Two Suspects Wounded in Police Encounter Following Brothers Murder in Shamli
Two suspects were injured in a police encounter after the murder of a young man in Shamli during Bhaiya Dooj celebrations.
Shamli, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : A significant breakthrough occurred in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, following the brutal murder of 22-year-old Ankush Pal during Bhaiya Dooj celebrations. The incident took place when Ankush visited his sister’s home for a ritual. Late Friday night, police engaged in a shootout with two suspects, identified as Akash and Ravikant, who sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation.
The background of the case reveals that Ankush was attacked while at his sister Manisha’s house, where her husband Arun and his family allegedly orchestrated the assault. Reports indicate that Ankush was severely beaten, leading to his death. After the incident, the assailants fled the scene.
Ankush’s family accused Arun and his relatives of carrying out the attack, claiming it stemmed from a previous dispute between the couple. Following the murder, police swiftly apprehended Arun and his father, Sanjeev Kumar, the day after the incident.
On the night of the encounter, around 1 AM, police in the Adarsh Mandi area were conducting checks on suspicious individuals and vehicles. When officers signaled two individuals on a motorcycle to stop, they reportedly opened fire. In the ensuing exchange, both suspects were shot in the legs.
The injured suspects were taken into custody and transported to the district hospital for medical treatment. Authorities recovered two firearms and six cartridges from them.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Sumit Shukla confirmed the details, stating that Ankush had been visiting his sister on November 11, 2026, when he was attacked. He noted that Arun and Sanjeev had already been arrested, and the injured suspects, Akash and Ravikant, were now in police custody.
