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India News | One Injured During Cross-firing with Police in UP's Ghaziabad

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India News | One Injured During Cross-firing with Police in UP's Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 24 (ANI): A person got injured during cross-firing with the police in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district on Thursday night.

Police informed that a suspected vehicle tried to drive away when they were stopping them during regular checking by Loni cops in Ghaziabad.

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"During regular checking by Loni Police, Ghaziabad, a suspected vehicle tried to drive away when police tried to stop them. After police chased the vehicle, a person namely Ravi fired at police and got injured during cross-firing," Loni CO Rajneesh Kumar Upadhiyai told media persons.

The primary investigation revealed that the injured person is a "history-sheeter". Police have also recovered an illegal gun from his possession.

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"Upon primary investigation, we found out that the person, Ravi, is a history-sheeter. An illegal gun was recovered from him, we are trying to find the vehicle," Loni CO added.

Further investigation is underway. (ANI)

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