India, Jan. 17 -- A 56-year-old man and his two associates, allegedly involved in over 46 cases of vehicle theft in and around Delhi, were arrested after a late-night chase in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area on Thursday, senior officers said on Friday.

The accused, who were travelling in a Kia Seltos, in their attempt to flee from police, rammed into vehicles, hit a road divider and also ran over two policemen - a head constable and a constable - leaving them injured.

The arrested men were identified as Mashrur (56), who was driving the Seltos, and his associates Asif (42) and Aqeel (40). Police said Mashrur has more than 17 cases against him, while Aqeel has 27 cases.

According to police, a team from west Delhi was tracking the accused, who ...