Firing in New Delhi`s Connaught Place, three arrested

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested three miscreants after a brief exchange of fire at New Delhi`s Connaught Place on Wednesday night.

The incident took place at around 11 pm near Shivaji Stadium in Connaught Place.

No injuries were reported in the firing.

Police have taken three miscreants into custody and recovered weapons from their possession.

New Delhi District Police Commissioner BK Singh said that the police had received a tip-off about the miscreants after which they reached the spot.

The miscreants opened fire at the police when they saw them at the spot.

Police also opened fire in counter-action.

A case has been registered against the miscreants and a probe is on to ascertain as to why they were carrying weapons.

(With ANI inputs)