Chandigarh Police Encounter: Suspect in Teen's Murder Shot
A suspect in the contract killing of a former St. Joseph’s Convent student was injured during a Chandigarh police encounter in Sector 50.
In a dramatic turn of events, the Chandigarh Police engaged in an encounter with a prime suspect linked to the brutal murder of a 17-year-old former student of St. Joseph’s Convent School. The clash took place within the forest area of Sector 50, leaving the alleged accused with a gunshot wound.
The Operation in Sector 50
The tactical operation was spearheaded by the Operation Cell team, led by Inspector Sekhon. Following the exchange of fire, police teams were immediately deployed to secure the spot. While the suspect has been apprehended, officials are currently awaiting further details regarding the severity of the injuries sustained by the accused during the encounter.
A Cold-Blooded Contract Killing
Police investigations have revealed a chilling conspiracy behind the death of the teenager, identified as Naitik. The evidence suggests that the murder was not a random act of violence but a planned contract killing. According to police sources, the name of Lucky Patial, a notorious gangster affiliated with the Bambiha gang, has emerged in connection with the conspiracy.
The Root of the Rivalry
The motive appears to be rooted in a personal vendetta. Investigators believe the hit was triggered by a rivalry stemming from a previous assault in Sector 34. The tension had escalated after a video of that specific assault was circulated on social media, fueling the grudge.
Inside the Attack
The execution of the crime involved an inside connection. Police claim that another student, who harbored a grudge against Naitik, acted as a guide for the shooter, accompanying them to identify the victim before the attack was carried out.
During the shooting, Naitik was struck by a bullet in the chest. In the chaos of the gunfire, an innocent bystander—an auto-rickshaw driver—was also hit in the shoulder. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Naitik succumbed to his injuries.
A Pattern of Violence
This incident follows another violent episode in the city. On October 23, a firing incident in Sector 22 resulted in the death of one minor and left another critically injured. SHO Sudesh Kumar informed that in that separate case, two boys and an auto-rickshaw driver were targeted.
Preliminary findings in the Sector 22 case suggest a long-standing grudge between the boys dating back to their school days, which had flared up following a dispute among a group of friends in Sector 44 earlier that day. The police noted that both the deceased and the alleged perpetrator in that instance were minors.