Noida Police Encounter: Iron Theft Gang Leader Shot, 3 Others Nabbed
Noida police clash with an iron theft gang in Sector-58, leaving the leader injured and three others arrested.
A high-stakes drama unfolded in Noida Sector-58 as the local police clashed with a notorious gang specializing in the theft of construction materials. The Noida police encounter resulted in the injury of the gang's alleged mastermind, Raju, also known as Raja, who was shot in the leg during a fierce exchange of fire.
The Shootout in Sector-58
The confrontation began when police teams intercepted the suspects in the Sector-58 area. According to official reports, the situation escalated quickly, leading to a gunfight. Raju, the leader of the operation, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the skirmish. In the immediate aftermath, police managed to apprehend Raju and his associate, Rahul Singh, right at the scene of the encounter.
Crackdown Expands: More Arrests
The police did not stop at the initial arrests. Following an intense interrogation of the captured suspects, the authorities tracked down two more members of the gang, identified as Arjun and Sunil. The duo was intercepted and arrested near Khoda Road. During this second operation, police recovered a scooter cart, which the gang had been utilizing to transport their stolen loot.
Modus Operandi: Targeting Construction Sites
Law enforcement officials revealed a brazen pattern of crime. The gang had been targeting various construction sites across the region, stealing iron reinforcement bars. Investigations suggest that the gang had successfully carried out these thefts on 15 to 16 separate occasions within the span of just one month.
Once the iron bars were stolen, the gang reportedly transported the materials to Ghaziabad, where they were sold to local scrap dealers to make a quick profit.
Recoveries and Criminal History
During the raids and arrests, the police seized several items from the suspects, including:
- An Apache motorcycle.
- A .315 bore country-made pistol.
- One live cartridge and one spent cartridge.
- Cash amounting to 2,500 rupees.
The police further noted that the gang leader, Raju alias Raja, is no stranger to the law. He has a lengthy criminal record with multiple cases registered against him across the Delhi-NCR region. Legal proceedings against all four suspects are currently underway as the police continue their investigation.