Greater Noida, May 6: An encounter occurred late last night between police and a wanted murder suspect in the Surajpur area of Greater Noida. During the exchange of fire, the suspect was injured and has since been hospitalized for treatment.
Authorities recovered an illegal firearm and a stolen motorcycle from the suspect’s possession.
According to police reports, a dispute over burning garbage in a drain escalated late on the night of May 5-6 in the village of Sakipur, resulting in the murder of a 25-year-old man named Sajan. Following this incident, the victim’s family filed a complaint at the Surajpur police station, prompting the formation of teams to apprehend the suspects.
To uncover the details of the incident, police conducted an extensive checking operation in the area. During this operation, they set up a barrier on the road leading from Tilpata to Gaur City, stopping vehicles for inspection. When officers attempted to stop a suspicious motorcyclist, he attempted to flee.
The police pursued the suspect, who, realizing he was cornered, opened fire at the officers with the intent to kill. In self-defense, the police returned fire, injuring the suspect. The injured criminal has been identified as Veer Singh, 38, a resident of Sakipur village in the Surajpur area.
From the scene, police recovered an illegal country-made pistol, live cartridges, a spent cartridge of .315 bore, and a stolen motorcycle. The injured suspect was promptly transported to the hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Police officials stated that a case has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code at the Surajpur police station. Efforts are underway to locate the suspect’s accomplices, and further legal action is in progress.
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