Cops Apprehend Two After Encounter For Robbing US Nationals

Suspects sustained gunshot wounds to their right leg

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

NEW DELHI: Two men who allegedly robbed and attacked with a knife two US nationals in a Delhi park were arrested after a brief exchange of fire with police early Sunday, an official said.

Both suspects sustained gunshot wounds to their right leg in the shootout and have been hospitalized, he said.

The robbery incident occurred on the intervening night of June 25 and 26 in southeast Delhi's Astha Kunj Park when the American national and his female friend were taking a walk, the official said.

The accused attacked the US national with a knife, injuring both his hands, and snatched the mobile phone of his companion during the robbery.