3 arrested for attempt to loot

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 17 2016 | 7:28 PM IST
Three persons have been arrested for allegedly attempting to loot a trader in Kashmere Gate area last month, police said today.
The accused -- Rashid (23), Mohit Kumar (22) and Luvkush (22) -- were arrested from near Kudesia Ghat close to Kashmere Gate ISBT on August 15 following a tip-off, said Ravindra Yadav, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch).
The accused had allegedly tried to snatch a bag containing cash from the employees of a trader on Lothian Road on July 16. The accused had also fired at one of the employees, Amarjeet, after they failed to snatch the cash bag, he said.
Luvkush, who had worked with the trader, hatched the conspiracy to loot, the officer said.

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First Published: Aug 17 2016 | 7:28 PM IST

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