Jama firing work of criminal gang: Delhi Police

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police said they suspected that a gun attack on a tourist bus near Jama Masjid on Sunday, claimed by an Islamist group, was likely the work of a "disgruntled gang of criminals".

"We suspect it is a disgruntled gang of criminals who planned this attack basically to discredit the Delhi police," spokesman Rajan Bhagat said.

Earlier on Sunday, Indian Mujahideen claimed responsibility for the attack on the in an email.

Another senior police source, who asked not to be named, cast doubt on the claim.

"The claim sent to various media outlets is not reliable because the attack was carried out in a very unprofessional and crude manner, which no organised terrorist group would do," he said.