Two Criminals Arrested After Encounter with Police in Ghaziabad
Two suspects involved in fraud and theft were arrested after a police encounter in Ghaziabad, sustaining injuries during the incident.
Ghaziabad, October 24 (Daily Kiran) : Late Friday night, police in Ghaziabad engaged in a shootout with two suspects linked to recent fraud and theft incidents. The encounter took place in the Sihani Gate area, where both suspects were shot in the legs during the police’s response. They were subsequently apprehended and transported to a hospital for treatment.
Authorities received a tip-off indicating that the suspects were planning to commit another crime. Acting on this information, a police team initiated a check on Meerut Road near DPS School.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ziauddin Ahmed reported that at around 11 PM, they received intelligence regarding the suspects, who had previously been involved in criminal activities. When the police signaled the suspects on a scooter to stop, they attempted to flee and allegedly fired at the officers.
In self-defense, the police returned fire, injuring both suspects in the legs. The arrested individuals were identified as Gaurav and Vivek. The police recovered two firearms, cartridges, and the scooter used in the crimes from their possession.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted to having multiple criminal cases against them and confirmed their involvement in various thefts and frauds across the NCR region. The police are now investigating their criminal history and any connections to prior incidents. Legal proceedings are underway based on the findings from the encounter.
