<p>New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a snatcher after a brief exchange of fire in the Aman Vihar area of <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/delhi">Delhi</a>'s Rohini, an officer said on Sunday.</p>.<p>Police said the arrest followed two snatching incidents in Aman Vihar. The accused has been identified as Raj Kumar, police said.</p>.<p>"After arresting one of his accomplices, Rohit, police gathered intelligence about Raj Kumar's involvement and began tracing his hideouts. On Saturday, police received a tip-off about Raj Kumar's presence at the Central Park in Aman Vihar," the officer said.</p>.Criminal linked to cases in UP, Delhi killed in police encounter in Meerut.<p>A raiding team was formed and a trap laid. As Raj Kumar arrived at the spot on a stolen motorcycle, the team attempted to apprehend him. However, the accused opened fire, forcing the officers to act in self-defence, police said.</p>.<p>"A warning shot failed to deter him and in the ensuing confrontation, police fired a single shot, injuring Kumar in the leg," the officer added.</p>.<p>The accused was taken to a hospital for treatment. Crime and forensic science teams were called to the spot and further investigation has been launched, police said.</p>
<p>New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a snatcher after a brief exchange of fire in the Aman Vihar area of <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/delhi">Delhi</a>'s Rohini, an officer said on Sunday.</p>.<p>Police said the arrest followed two snatching incidents in Aman Vihar. The accused has been identified as Raj Kumar, police said.</p>.<p>"After arresting one of his accomplices, Rohit, police gathered intelligence about Raj Kumar's involvement and began tracing his hideouts. On Saturday, police received a tip-off about Raj Kumar's presence at the Central Park in Aman Vihar," the officer said.</p>.Criminal linked to cases in UP, Delhi killed in police encounter in Meerut.<p>A raiding team was formed and a trap laid. As Raj Kumar arrived at the spot on a stolen motorcycle, the team attempted to apprehend him. However, the accused opened fire, forcing the officers to act in self-defence, police said.</p>.<p>"A warning shot failed to deter him and in the ensuing confrontation, police fired a single shot, injuring Kumar in the leg," the officer added.</p>.<p>The accused was taken to a hospital for treatment. Crime and forensic science teams were called to the spot and further investigation has been launched, police said.</p>