New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Delhi police have registered a case against unknown persons for damaging seven CAT ambulances in Mangolpuri, officials said Tuesday.

The incident happened in L-Block on Monday night, they said.

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Police said a man had tried to snatch the mobile phone of an ambulance driver but was caught. His associates then damaged the ambulances to ensure he was freed, a police official said.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of IPC and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and an investigation is underway, he added.

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