Bareilly, April 6 -- Three suspected vehicle thieves were arrested following an encounter with police in Bareilly's Kotwali area late Saturday night, police officials said on Sunday.

One of the accused, identified as Taslim alias Munna, sustained a bullet injury to his leg during the exchange of fire and was admitted to the district hospital for treatment.

According to officials, a tip-off was received regarding suspicious activity near the Islamia Ground, where a group was reportedly tampering with registration and chassis numbers of stolen motorcycles.

When a police team reached the location and attempted to apprehend the suspects, one of the accused opened fire in an attempt to flee.

In retaliation, police returned fire, injuring T...