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Gangster held after exchange of fire with cops

A case of attempt to murder has been registered against accused
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The police arrested a wanted criminal following an encounter near Kalanaur. The police said Jaspal Singh Jassa of Batala was wanted in several cases.

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He was signalled to stop at a checkpost, but he tried to escape. The police fired a shot which hit him in the leg, said an officer. He was admitted to the Gurdaspur Civil Hospital.

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Jaspal Singh engaged SHO, Kalanaur, Sahil Pathania, in the firing. Police said the officer had a narrow escape after Jaspal started firing at him.

Senior police officers, including SSP Aditya, reached the spot and started investigations. The SSP said a case of attempt to murder has been registered against Jaspal Singh. — TNS

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