New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- A miscreant was apprehended after being injured in police firing in Northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur area, officials said on Wednesday.

According to the Delhi police, the apprehended individual has a history of involvement in several criminal cases.

An encounter broke out between police and an individual riding a motorcycle without a registration plate near Zero Pushta in the Usmanpur area.

Further investigation is underway.

In another case, the Delhi Police earlier apprehended a member of the infamous Anil Chippi and Kala Jatheri gangs, following an exchange of gunfire in Dwarka.

The accused, identified as Vikas alias Bagga, a resident of Rohtak, Haryana, was arrested after he opened fire on a police party that h...