New Delhi, July 30 -- Two alleged shooters, including an associate of the Himanshu Bhau gang, were apprehended following an exchange of fire with the Rohini Crime Branch in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area late Wednesday night, police sources said.

According to police, the encounter took place after the Crime Branch team intercepted the duo, who were travelling on a scooter near Sector-29, Rohini, while coming from the Khera Khurd side.

During the operation, both accused allegedly opened fire at the police team, prompting retaliatory firing. After a brief exchange of fire, the two were overpowered and taken into custody.

Police recovered two pistols from the possession of the accused.

Preliminary investigation has revealed that both suspect...