Notorious gangster shot dead in encounter

Friday, September 22, 2006, 20:07 [IST]

New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) The Delhi Police have shot dead a notorious criminal involved in about three dozens cases of attempt to murder, robbery, theft, burglary, NDPS Act, Arms Act and rape in Delhi.

Dewan Chand was injured in a shootout with the police late last night near Mangolpuri while he was coming back after disposing off a stolen chain. He was immediately taken to a hospital where he was declared brought dead.

The police yesterday arrested two of Dewan Chand's associates, Prit Pal Singh and Vikas Malik from the Mehrauli area. Prit Pal was involved in several incidents of snatching chains in Delhi over teh last six months.

Interrogation of the two led the police to Dewan Chand who was intercepted by the police at Mangolpuri.

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