India, Oct. 25 -- A criminal allegedly associated with the Chhaimar gang and carrying a reward of Rs one lakh was arrested after an exchange of fire with Delhi Police in south Delhi's Maidan Garhi area, police said on Sunday.

The accused, identified as Savan, sustained a bullet injury in his right calf during the encounter and was admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre.

According to police, the accused was allegedly conducting reconnaissance of farmhouses in the area to identify potential targets for dacoity.

"A team from Maidan Garhi police station received secret information about his movement and laid a trap. At around 6.25 am, the suspect arrived on a motorcycle from Bass Gaon Road and was identified by an informer," a senior police o...