Noida Police arrested eight criminal suspects within 48 hours after a series of encounters. Seven of them sustained gunshot injuries during the encounters, according to officials.
Among those apprehended is a Delhi-based robber who has over two dozen criminal cases registered against him at various police stations in the National Capital Region. Two members of the ‘Thak-Thak’ gang were also captured, as per the officials.
The first of the three encounters occurred on the night of Wednesday and Thursday during a routine police check at Sector-96 junction, under Sector-39 police station limits. The police signaled three individuals on a motorcycle to stop for inquiry. The suspects attempted to flee towards the Hajipur underpass and fired at the police near Sikka Mall on the service road. In the retaliatory action, two suspects, Arun and Gaurav, were shot in the legs and apprehended, while the third suspect was later nabbed during a combing operation. The police recovered Rs 1 lakh cash, a motorcycle without a number plate, two illegal firearms, and some ammunition from the trio.
The second encounter took place late Thursday night when Phase-1 police station personnel were conducting checks near the Gol Chakkar Chowki. Accused Rishabh Dayal fired at the police but was shot in the leg and apprehended. A .315 bore country-made pistol with one live cartridge and three mobile phones were seized from his possession, and his scooter was impounded.
The third gunfight occurred near Roza Yakubpur in Bisrakh police station area. During a routine check, the police signaled two individuals on a motorcycle to stop for inquiry. The suspects attempted to escape towards Roza Yakubpur, leading to a chase. The motorcycle slipped due to poor road conditions, and the suspects tried to flee on foot while firing at the police. In retaliatory action, both were shot in the legs and arrested. The police seized two .315 bore country-made pistols with ammunition, Rs 18,850 cash, and impounded their motorcycle.
The fourth gunfight took place late Friday night during a police check near the Gulshan Mall in the Expressway police station area. When chased by the police, the duo opened fire on the police team but got shot at in retaliatory firing from the police party. The injured suspects have been identified as Delhi native Deepak and Hapur native Tarun, both active members of the Thak Thak gang. Two pistols along with some ammunition were seized from their possession, along with other items used for thefts.
All the injured suspects were taken to hospitals for treatment, and further legal proceedings were initiated against them.