India, March 5 -- A team of police personnel had a narrow escape when a gang of six suspected robbers attempted to run them over while evading arrest in Sagar Vihar area in Navi Mumbai on Monday. One of the accused was apprehended by the police while five others managed to escape.

The incident took place on March 3 at around 4:35am in F Lane. Acting on a tip-off about a planned robbery in a residential area, the police had set up a trap at Sector 8, Sagar Vihar. The accused were traveling in a red Tavera when the police intercepted them. But instead of surrendering, the gang attempted to flee, and in the process, tried to run over the police team present on the spot.

However, after dodging the police, they ended up at a dead end and bef...