2 held for stealing police official's phone

Two men were arrested for allegedly snatching the mobile phone of a Delhi police official in Dwarka area, officials said on Tuesday.

Around 9.30 pm on Saturday, four men stopped Mahesh Chand near the J J Colony at Dwarka Sector 16A when he was returning from duty, according to a complaint filed by the officer, who is posted at the police control room (PCR).

The suspects snatched his mobile phone and fled from the spot, an officer said.

Acting on a tip-off, two persons -- Amit (20) and Amit (19) -- were arrested from the area on Sunday. The stolen phone has been recovered from their possession, the officer said, adding that efforts were on to nab their two associates.