Meerut Police Encounter: One Injured, One Escapes During Night Patrol
During a night patrol in Meerut, police exchanged fire with two suspects planning a theft. One suspect was injured while another fled.
A tense confrontation unfolded in Meerut as a police patrol team engaged in a shootout with two suspected criminals during a night operation. The exchange of fire, which occurred near a highway currently under construction, left one suspect wounded while the other managed to slip away into the darkness.
The Midnight Tip-Off
The incident took place on the night of October 15, 2026, when Kithore Circle Officer Vishwajyoti Rai, along with SHO Ravindra Kumar and their specialized team, were conducting routine night patrols. The team received critical intelligence from a reliable informant regarding two individuals who were allegedly lurking near a construction site on the highway with the intention of committing theft.
Acting swiftly on this information, the police unit rushed to the location to intercept the suspects. However, the situation escalated instantly when the duo recognized the approaching officers and opened fire on the police party.
Gunfight and Retaliation
According to Circle Officer Vishwajyoti Rai, the suspects fired with the clear intent to kill the officers. Facing an immediate threat to their lives, the police team was forced to return fire in self-defence. The retaliatory shots resulted in one of the suspects being struck by a bullet.
The injured suspect has been identified as Irshad, a resident of the Meerut district. He sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg during the encounter. His accomplice, identified as Ehsan, also known as Kala, managed to exploit the cover of night to flee the scene, evading capture.
Evidence Recovered at the Scene
Following the shootout, the police conducted a thorough search of the area. The following items were recovered from the site and the possession of the injured suspect:
- A .315-bore country-made pistol
- One spent cartridge casing
- One live .315-bore cartridge
- Suspected stolen property
Authorities confirmed that both Irshad and Ehsan have existing criminal records. The injured suspect was immediately transported to a medical facility for treatment. To ensure a rigorous investigation, a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has been summoned to process the scene, and further legal proceedings are currently underway.