Noida Police Engage in Shootout with Criminals; One Injured, Another Arrested
In Noida, police clashed with criminals, injuring one and arresting another during a routine check. Illegal weapons and stolen cash were recovered.
Noida, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : A shootout occurred in Noida’s Sector 20 between police and two suspected criminals. During the exchange, one suspect was shot in the leg, while the other was apprehended during a combing operation. The injured suspect was quickly taken to a hospital for treatment.
According to Abhay Kumar Mishra, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) in Noida, the incident unfolded near the DLF intersection during a routine checking operation. Police noticed two suspicious individuals on a motorcycle. When officers signaled them to stop, the suspects attempted to flee. A chase ensued, during which the suspects fired at the police team.
In response, police returned fire, resulting in a gunshot wound to one suspect, identified as Salman, also known as Raja or Mama, from the Incholi area of Meerut. He was transported to the hospital for medical care.
Following the shootout, police intensified their search in the area, leading to the arrest of the second suspect, Danish. Authorities recovered a firearm, two cartridges, and ₹14,400 in cash believed to be linked to previous snatching incidents. A stolen Apache motorcycle used in the crime was also seized; it had previously been reported stolen in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi.
The Gautam Buddh Nagar police are currently investigating the criminal backgrounds of both suspects. They are working to determine the suspects’ involvement in other snatching incidents and any connections to other criminal activities. Police are conducting further inquiries based on the recovered items and the motorcycle, with plans for legal action depending on the investigation’s findings.
