New Delhi, March 4 -- A criminal wanted in a murder case was arrested after a police encounter near Prem Bari nala in northwest Delhi, officials said on Monday. Two other accused were later arrested based on his input, they said.

Sahil (22) fired at a police team when confronted, leading the officers to retaliate in self-defence. Sahil suffered a bullet injury on his right knee and was subsequently apprehended, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Bhisham Singh said.

Sahil and two others were wanted for the February 25 murder of 45-year-old factory cashier Saroj Pathak in the Ashok Vihar area. "After the incident, multiple teams were formed to nab the accused.

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