Police Encounter with Suspected Criminals in Panchkula Leaves Two Injured

Panchkula, October 13 (Daily Kiran) : A police encounter in Panchkula on the night of October 13 left two young men injured. The incident occurred behind the Tau Devi Lal Stadium, where police engaged with the suspects, both of whom sustained gunshot wounds to their left legs. They have since been admitted to a government hospital in Sector 6 for treatment.

According to police reports, the confrontation began when officers set up a blockade in Sector 3 based on a tip-off. Two men riding a motorcycle without a license plate approached the area but attempted to flee upon noticing the police. During their escape, they allegedly fired five shots at the officers with the intent to kill.

One bullet struck a police officer’s bulletproof vest, while another hit a police vehicle. In response, the police returned fire, injuring both suspects.

The suspects have been identified as Arshdeep Singh and Jugraj Singh, residents of Amritsar district in Punjab. Authorities recovered two pistols from the scene, and an investigation is underway to determine the origin of these weapons and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police believe the suspects may have connections to the Lawrence Bishnoi and Arju Bishnoi gangs. Initial information suggests they were in the Tri-City area with plans to commit a crime, though details about their intended target remain undisclosed.

Following the encounter, police and forensic teams arrived to gather evidence. A case has been registered at the Sector 20 police station. Investigators are now questioning the suspects to uncover their network, the sources of their weapons, and any potential criminal conspiracies. The police hope to clarify the purpose of the suspects’ presence in Panchkula and whether they were preparing for a significant crime.