New Delhi, July 5 -- Two criminals accused in a murder case were injured in an encounter with Delhi police special cell in the Narela area, following which they were hospitalised, Delhi police said in a statement on Saturday.

"The accused were asked to surrender, but they opened fire on the police party", police said.

Delhi Police Special Cell had an encounter with two criminals in the Narela area. The accused criminals had recently committed a murder in Rohtak, Haryana, police said.

Special Cell Northern Range got information about these criminals being in Delhi, after which a trap was laid in Narela area, police said.

"After this, the police shot them in their legs. Both the criminals are in hospital, after which they will be questi...