Man, accused of 1.5 crore theft, injured throughout encounter in Ghaziabad

The incident was reported from the intervening night time of June 29 and 30, when, throughout a examine on the Diamond Tiraha, the police monitored a four-wheeler approaching suspiciously in the direction of them. While the police have been attempting to cease the automobile, it collided with a tree. The accused tried to flee from the incident spot and began firing on the police officers. However, in self-defence firing from the police officers, the accused obtained injured.

“Today, a police check was conducted at Diamond Tiraha in the Kavi Nagar police station area in Ghaziabad. During this time, a four-wheeler was seen approaching suspiciously. While trying to stop it, the car collided with a tree. A person got out of it and ran away, who fired at the police. The police fired in self-defence, due to which he got shot in the leg.”, ACP Bhaskar Verma stated.

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According to the preliminary investigation, the accused was recognized as Jitendra, towards whom a case has been registered for a theft value ₹1.5 crore that occurred in 2023. The police recovered a pistol, dwell cartridges and a useless cartridge from the accused, who was admitted to the hospital for additional therapy.

“The police immediately sent him to the hospital, following the rules of human rights. During interrogation, he gave his name as Jitendra. Investigation revealed that a robbery case was registered against him in the year 2023, in which about ₹10 crore was robbed. A pistol, live cartridges and a dead cartridge were found on him. The police are taking other legal action”, Bhaskar Verma added.

Further authorized actions are being taken by the police into the matter.