India News | Wanted Criminal Held After Encounter in Gurugram: Police
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A man, wanted in more than a dozen criminal cases, was arrested by the police here after a brief exchange of fire, officials said on Wednesday.
Gurugram, Oct 19 (PTI) A man, wanted in more than a dozen criminal cases, was arrested by the police here after a brief exchange of fire, officials said on Wednesday.
The accused has been identified as Mohit, they said, adding that there was a reward of Rs 20,000 on him.
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Mohit was wanted in more than a dozen cases of robbery, kidnapping, cheating among others. He sustained a bullet injury on his leg during the encounter and has been admitted to a hospital, police said.
A stolen motorcycle, a pistol and one cartridge were recovered from him, police said.
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After receiving a tip-off about Mohit, police put up barricades near Bajghera village here. The police spotted Mohit on a bike and asked him to stop but he rammed into the barricade, injuring a policeman, officials said.
"The accused did not stop and tried to escape. When the police tried to stop him, he opened fire. In the crossfire, he sustained a bullet injury. He was admitted to a hospital. An fresh FIR has been registered against the accused," said Preet Pal Singh Sangwan, ACP (Crime).
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