New Delhi: A Delhi Police constable was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in outer Delhi on Friday evening, police said.
According to a senior police officer, the incident took place at around 9.18 p.m. at Samosa Chowk area of Shahabad Dairy in outer Delhi.
"A PCR call was made at 9.20 p.m. about a quarrel in the area, but the constable was found critically injured with the bullet injury there," the senior police officer told IANS.
According to agency reports, the constable was shot dead by 3 criminals who were trying to escape after a chain snatch.
The victim has been identified as Anand. A case has been registered and investigation is on.