India, March 31 -- A 32-year-old Nigerian national died under mysterious circumstances after being apprehended by the Special Staff of the West district during an operation "Kavach" in West Delhi, police said on Monday. Delhi Police, in a statement, said that the incident took place on the evening of Sunday as part of an ongoing drive "Operation Kavach", aimed at intensified patrolling in busy areas and along major roads to check suspicious activities.

"The Special Staff was on routine patrol when they spotted a man riding a black scooter on the wrong side of the road near Rajouri Garden Metro station. Finding his movement suspicious, the team signalled him to stop for questioning," Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Darade Sharad Bhas...