Encounter in Jalandhar and Ludhiana: Two Criminals Injured in Police Action

Jalandhar/Ludhiana (The Uttam Hindu): In two separate encounters in Punjab’s Jalandhar and Ludhiana districts, police teams engaged in crossfire with criminals, injuring two key suspects linked to serious crimes and gang networks.

In Jalandhar, the encounter took place near Suran village in the Suranusi area. According to officials, a suspect identified as Sajan, a resident of Islamabad (Punjab), opened fire on the police after being signaled to stop at a blockade near Vidhipur Gate. The accused, who was riding a bike without a number plate and had his face covered, ignored police instructions and fired at the team before fleeing toward Suran village.

During the chase, Sajan fired another shot which struck the police vehicle. In retaliatory firing, he was injured in his left leg. The police apprehended him at the spot and recovered three pistols. The accused was admitted to the hospital for treatment.

As per investigations, Sajan has 20 criminal cases registered against him, including charges of murder, attempt to murder, robbery, and violations under the NDPS Act.

In a separate incident in Ludhiana, an encounter took place on Thursday morning near village Sahebana on Chandigarh Road. Police were conducting a search operation related to a previous firing incident at gangster Puneet Bains’ house. During the operation, Akshay, an associate of gangster Landa, was intercepted by the police while riding a numberless Activa scooter.

Akshay opened fire on the police personnel, who responded in self-defense. He was injured in the encounter, and a pistol along with several live rounds were recovered from his possession. Police stated that both accused individuals are part of broader criminal and gang networks active in Punjab. Investigations are ongoing in both cases.