Tension gripped the city of Panchkula in Haryana following a intense late-night shootout between law enforcement officers and two armed suspects near the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3. The high-stakes operation was executed under the direct supervision of DCP Crime Amrishinder Singh, leading to a swift containment of the threat in the area.
The Traffic Checkpoint Confrontation
The sequence of events began when police teams had set up a strict roadblock near Sector 3 for routine vehicle checks. Two young men approaching the checkpoint on a Splendor motorcycle without a registration plate suddenly panicked upon spotting the officers and attempted to flee. Rather than surrendering, the duo allegedly opened fire on the police party with the clear intent to kill, discharging a total of five rounds.
Narrow Escape for Officers
According to the official FIR, the intense exchange of gunfire resulted in one bullet striking a police sub-inspector directly in his bulletproof jacket, narrowly averting a fatality. Another projectile whistled past the ear of Assistant Sub-Inspector Sunil Kumar, while a separate shot struck the official police vehicle. Faced with a direct threat to their lives, the officers returned fire in self-defense.
Suspects Appounded After Return Fire
The police retaliatory fire struck both suspects in their left legs, causing them to collapse to the ground where they were quickly subdued and taken into custody. The injured men were subsequently identified as Arshdeep Singh and Jugraj Singh, both hailing from the Amritsar district in Punjab. Following their apprehension, both wounded individuals were rushed to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6 for medical treatment.
Gang Links and Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have stated that the pair maintains active ties with the syndicate led by Lawrence Bishnoi and Arjoo Bishnoi, and were allegedly scouting the tricity area to execute a targeted crime. Investigators recovered two illegal pistols from the immediate crime scene. A formal case has been registered at the Sector 20 police station, invoking relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita alongside Section 25(6) of the Arms Act, 1959. Police and forensic units are currently probing the background of the suspects, the origin of their weapons, and their wider network connections.
