Three criminals killed in South Delhi shootout

Neetu Dabodia, wanted in several cases of robberies, extortions and murders in Delhi and Haryana state, was shot dead along with his two other associates in a car near Grand Hyatt hotel in Vasant Kunj area around 11 p.m. following a tip off, a senior Delhi Police officer told IANS.

"The criminals arrived in a car. They were immediately surrounded by our team. They attempted to flee and rammed into our vehicle before opening fire on us. We retaliated in self-defence and all the three were shot dead," the officer said.

He added that the trio had come to meet their other associates.