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3 apprehended for trying to set cars afire

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
A juvenile was among three persons apprehended after they allegedly tried to make away with cars in northwest Delhi's Raj Park and also set a few vehicles on fire to divert the attention of policemen patrolling the area.

"The incident was reported in the wee hours yesterday. The accused were identified with the help of CCTV footage," DCP (northwest) Vijay Singh said.

A duo identified as Bhola and Michal were detained in connection with the crime and they told police about the juvenile.

They admitted to having set the vehicles on fire to divert the attention of police as they were allegedly planning to commit a burglary in the area, police added.

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First Published: Feb 11 2016 | 12:22 AM IST

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