Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 2 (ANI): Three people in Noida opened fire at Police officials on Monday after they were asked to stop at a checkpoint for allegedly violating the lockdown curbs.

In a confrontation with the Police, one person sustained injuries who was carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 and several cases registered against him.

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"Three people were seen riding a scooter near Spice Mall in Sector 24, Noida. Only one person is allowed on a two-wheeler. When police asked them to stop at a checkpoint, they tried to run away," said Noida Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Ranvijay Singh.

When chased, Singh said they opened fire on police.

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"In retaliatory fire, one person sustained injuries while others managed to flee. A country-made pistol and a stolen phone have been recovered from the possession of the injured," he said.

"The injured person has been identified as Monu. He was carrying a reward of Rs 25000 and around 12 cases are registered against him," Singh added. (ANI)

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