Punjab Police arrested three associates of a gangster after a brief encounter in Jalandhar on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Photo Credit: Special Arrangements
Punjab Police on Thursday (December 26, 2024) arrested three associates of a gangster after a brief encounter in Jalandhar.
“In a major breakthrough, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police arrested three associates of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang after a brief encounter,” Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X.
He said that when the police retaliated in self-defence, 15 rounds of fire were fired.
“The police team retaliated in self-defence, in which 15 rounds of fire were fired, an operative was seriously injured and is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital”, the police said.
“Seizure of six arms and a significant cache of ammunition, dealing a serious blow to the criminal networks of gangs involved in drug smuggling, arms trade, and extortion rackets. @PunjabPoliceInd remains steadfast in its commitment to end organized crime and ensure peace and harmony in the state,” the DGP said. said on the microblogging platform.
published – December 26, 2024 at 12:22 pm IST