Oct 08, Kathmandu - Kathmandu police have arrested three people suspected of involvement in robberies and other theft-related crimes.

A police team led by Kathmandu District Police Range Chief Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dilip Ghimire detained the suspects, described as wanted and key accused in several cases, beneath the Jadibuti Bridge in Koteshwor.

Police fired shots during the operation on Thursday morning after the suspects allegedly attacked officers with khukuri, SSP Ghimire said. Several police personnel were injured in the incident.

The injured officers and suspects were taken to hospital for treatment. Police said they are preparing to release further details about the suspects.