Bishnoi Gang Members Injured in Dramatic Panchkula Encounter
Two alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang members, Arshdeep and Jugraj Singh, were injured after opening fire on Panchkula police in a dramatic encounter.
A high-stakes confrontation unfolded in Panchkula as a joint police team engaged in a shootout with two alleged members of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Arju Bishnoi gang. The encounter, which took place near the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3, left both suspects injured after they reportedly opened fire on law enforcement officers.
The Shootout Near Tau Devi Lal Stadium
The incident occurred when a combined unit of the Panchkula Police and Crime Branch-2 intercepted the suspects on the road connecting Devi Lal Stadium to Sector 21. According to official reports, the police were acting on specific, credible intelligence regarding the movement of the suspects.
Upon spotting the police checkpoint, the two individuals—identified as Arshdeep Singh and Jugraj Singh—allegedly attempted to flee the scene. Instead of surrendering, they reportedly brandished illegal firearms and opened fire directly at the police personnel.
Police Officers Narrowly Escape Death
The intensity of the attack was underscored by the near-misses experienced by the officers on the ground. The First Information Report (FIR) details a harrowing sequence of events:
- One bullet struck the official police vehicle.
- A shot hit the bulletproof jacket worn by the Station House Officer (SHO).
- Another bullet whizzed dangerously close to the ear of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sunil Kumar.
Despite the police activating sirens and issuing loud warnings to surrender, including firing warning shots into the air, the suspects allegedly fired three more rounds with the intent to kill.
Self-Defence and Arrest
In response to the life-threatening gunfire, the police team returned fire in a measured act of self-defence. The retaliatory shots successfully neutralised the threat by injuring both Arshdeep Singh and Jugraj Singh in their legs.
Following the encounter, the two suspects were apprehended and immediately transported to a hospital for medical treatment. They remain under strict police custody while receiving care.
Investigation and Recovery
Law enforcement officials confirmed that weapons used in the crime were recovered from the site of the encounter. A case has been officially registered under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act. Authorities have launched a further investigation to uncover more details regarding the gang's activities in the region.