Cop nabs two chain snatchers who fired at him

A Delhi police constable today managed to nab two alleged chain snatchers who fired at him when he intervened in Karawal Nagar area of northeast Delhi, police said today.
Police said constable Shyamveer, who is posted at Karawal Nagar police station, apprehended both the men trying to snatch the chain from a girl near Shiv Vihar pulia on Joharipur road.
When he tried to nab Shabir and Hashmuddin, they took out a pistol and fired at him, said a police officer.
Police said Shyamveer had a narrow escape.
He fired in retaliation but no one was injured in the incident.

The accused tried to flee leaving behind their motorcycle but were caught by people who thrashed them, they said.