Noida Police Encounter: Notorious Criminal Shot in Leg
Shivam alias Shubham Rajput was shot in the leg during a police encounter in Noida after attempting to flee on a stolen motorcycle.
A high-stakes confrontation unfolded in Noida as police personnel engaged in an encounter with a criminal accused in multiple cases. The suspect, identified as Shivam, alias Shubham Rajput, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the exchange of fire near the Gol Chakkar area.
The Pursuit and Shootout
The incident occurred on the night of October 14, when officers from the Phase 63 police station were conducting routine checks. According to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Central Noida, Swatantra Kumar Singh, the police spotted a suspicious individual riding a black motorcycle on the service road. The vehicle, which lacked a number plate, immediately raised red flags for the patrolling team.
When officers signaled the rider to stop, the suspect refused to comply. Instead, he performed a sudden U-turn and attempted to make a high-speed escape. During the intense chase, the motorcycle skidded, causing the rider to fall. Rather than surrendering, the individual began running on foot and opened fire on the police team, allegedly with the intent to kill.
Retaliation and Arrest
In response to the gunfire, the police returned fire as per standard tactical procedures. The retaliatory shot struck the suspect, causing him to collapse on the spot. Following the exchange, the police secured the area and took the injured man into custody.
Upon questioning, the individual identified himself as Shivam, alias Shubham Rajput, a resident of the Ashram area. A subsequent background check by the authorities revealed a staggering criminal history, with the suspect implicated in approximately eighteen criminal cases across the National Capital Region (NCR).
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
The investigation into the encounter also led to the recovery of the black motorcycle used during the flight. Police have confirmed that the vehicle was stolen. The accused was immediately rushed to a hospital for emergency medical treatment to address his injuries. Legal proceedings are currently ongoing as the police continue their investigation into his various criminal involvements.