Two Amritsar men hurt in Panchkula police encounter

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Two illegal weapons recovered; accused allegedly opened fire at police near Tau Devi Lal Stadium

Panchkula: Two men from Punjab’s Amritsar district were arrested after being shot in the legs during an exchange of fire with the police near Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3, Panchkula, officials said.

The accused have been identified as Arshdeep Singh and Jagraj Singh. The operation was conducted under the leadership of DCP-Crime Amarinder Singh.
According to the FIR, the police team was conducting an operation to trace the accused between around 9.40 pm and 10.25 pm. During the operation, the two men, who were riding a motorcycle, allegedly opened fire at the police team.

The police returned fire and apprehended both men after they sustained gunshot injuries to their legs, the complaint stated.

The encounter took place on the Sector 3 road behind Tau Devi Lal Stadium. Police records indicate that two illegal weapons were recovered from the accused.

A case has been registered at the Sector 20 police station in Panchkula under the Arms Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Further investigation is under way.

The police are investigating the accused’s criminal records, the source of the weapons and their activities in Panchkula. Investigators are also examining whether the two men have links with any criminal gang.

The police action was carried out under the supervision of the DCP-Crime.