An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Delhi Police fought bravely with five armed robbers, who were trying to break into a house in Saket late on Thursday night. Despite being seriously injured, he managed to nab one accused after pumping one bullet into his leg from his service revolver.
According to police, Central Police Control Room received information from the locals around 1.44 am on Thursday night that some robbers were seen entering a house situated in the C Block of Saket.
“After receiving information, control room instantly passed on it to the nearest PCR van supervised by ASI Ramesh, who then immediately rushed the spot and found that around six armed robbers were trying to break into a house having number 58A. Seeing them, Ramesh tried to nab them, but they attacked him with iron rod and knives,” said a senior police officer.
Officer also said that when all accused started beating him, ASI Ramesh fired five rounds to scare them and of which, one bullet hit leg of one of accused and nabbed him while other four accused managed to flee the spot.
“Despite sustaining serious injuries, Ramesh took injured accused, identified as Ram Dayal, to AIIMS Trauma Centre where he is recuperating with his injuries. ASI Ramesh has shown exemplary courage in fighting with the armed robbers. His act has been recognised by the Delhi Police. He is being suitably rewarded with the Asadharan Karya Puraskar,” he further added.