PANCHKULA: Two alleged members of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Arju Bishnoi gang were injured in a police encounter near Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3, Panchkula, after they allegedly opened fire on a joint team of the Panchkula Police and Crime Branch-2 during an interception.Police said one bullet struck the official vehicle, another hit the station house officer’s (SHO) bulletproof jacket, and a third narrowly missed an assistant sub-inspector.The injured suspects, identified as Arshdeep Singh and Jugraj Singh, were taken to hospital for treatment and remain in police custody. Weapons were also recovered from the spot, police said.
Bishnoi gang suspects allegedly fire at cops
According to the FIR, the police team acted on credible intelligence and attempted to intercept the two suspects near a checkpoint on the road connecting Devi Lal Stadium to Sector 21.The suspects allegedly tried to flee and opened fire at the police personnel.The statement read, “Acting on credible intelligence, a joint team of the Panchkula Police and Crime Branch-2 successfully intercepted two members of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Arju Bishnoi gang near Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3. Upon spotting the police checkpoint on the road leading from Devi Lal Stadium towards Sector 21, Panchkula, the suspects attempted to flee, opening fire directly at police personnel with illegal firearms.”
Bullet hits SHO’s bulletproof jacket
The FIR stated that one bullet struck the police vehicle. Despite warnings to surrender, the suspects allegedly fired three more rounds at the police team. One bullet hit the SHO’s bulletproof jacket, while another passed close to ASI Sunil Kumar’s ear.“The police party narrowly escaped; one bullet struck the official vehicle. Police activated the official vehicle’s siren and issued a loud warning for them to surrender to the police, even firing a warning shot into the air, but the youths fired three more shots at the police party with the intent to kill. One of these bullets struck the bulletproof jacket SHO was wearing, while another bullet whizzed past ASI Sunil Kumar’s ear,” the statement said.The police team subsequently fired in self-defence, injuring both suspects in their legs, according to the FIR.
Two Bishnoi gang suspects hospitalised
The injured men were identified as Arshdeep Singh and Jugraj Singh. Police said both were hospitalised under secure custody following the encounter.The statement added, “In a measured act of self-defence, our team fired back, neutralising them by injuring both suspects in their legs. The accused, identified as Arshdeep Singh and Jugraj Singh, have been hospitalised for treatment under secure custody.”Police also confirmed the recovery of weapons from the site and said a case had been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act.“Weapons have been recovered from the site, and an FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS and the Arms Act. Further investigation is underway, it further added.Further investigation into the incident is underway.(With ANI inputs)
