3 arrested for attempt to loot

New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) Three persons have been arrestedfor allegedly attempting to loot a trader in Kashmere Gatearea last month, police said today. The accused — Rashid (23), Mohit Kumar (22) and Luvkush(22) — were arrested from near Kudesia Ghat close to KashmereGate ISBT on August 15 following a tip-off, said RavindraYadav, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch). The accused had allegedly tried to snatch a bagcontaining cash from the employees of a trader on Lothian Roadon July 16. The accused had also fired at one of theemployees, Amarjeet, after they failed to snatch the cash bag,he said. Luvkush, who had worked with the trader, hatched theconspiracy to loot, the officer said. PTI HKP VITSMN