Tuesday , December 24 2024

Encounter in Haridwar, Punjabi youth was involved in robbery of Rs 5 crore | News India

The police was in action mode after the robbery incident in a jewellery showroom in the religious city of Haridwar about 2 weeks ago. In this case, an encounter took place between the police and the criminals in Bahadarabad police station area late at night. There was firing between the criminal and the police. Meanwhile, one criminal got shot, while the other managed to escape. The injured criminal was taken to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

It is being told that jewelry worth Rs 50 lakh has also been recovered from the possession of the accused. The officer said that apart from this, a point 32 bore pistol, four cartridges and a numberless motorcycle have been recovered, which is known as Punjab. Two NDPS cases are registered against Satinder Pal Singh in Punjab, while the miscreant was also involved in an attempt to rob in Una, Himachal.

Regarding the incident, SSP Praminder Singh Dobal said that continuous checking was being done since around 9:30 pm on Sunday night. This checking was being done in all police station areas under the leadership of SP City. Meanwhile, information was received that some people have tried to escape from Bahadarabad Pathri Roh bridge. When the police of Bahadarabad area tried to stop them, they opened fire on the police, after which an encounter took place between the police and the criminals.

One miscreant was shot in the retaliatory firing by the police, while the other managed to escape. The injured miscreant was taken to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead. On receiving the information, SSP Praminder Singh Dobal and senior officers reached the spot. The SSP says that the absconding miscreant is being searched, who will be arrested soon. The forensic team is investigating the incident site.