2 criminals arrested after exchange of fire in Madhuban, sustain bullet injuries
Police say a CIA officer saved by bulletproof jacket during late-night operation near Bajida
In a brief exchange of fire on late Sunday night, a team of CIA-2 arrested two criminals near Bajida canal bridge under Madhuban police station. Both accused sustained bullet injuries during the encounter.
The accused have been identified as Imran, a resident of Garh Malikpur in Sonepat district, and Raunak, a resident of Jajal village in the same district. Police seized two illegal pistols, around 110 rounds of live cartridges, a suspicious bag, and a motorcycle from their possessions.
The injured suspects were rushed to District Civil Hospital for treatment.
Giving details, DSP Rajiv Kumar said that the police team, led by sub-inspector Manoj Kumar, was on patrolling when they received a tip-off about two youths heading towards Karnal city with illegal weapons, allegedly to commit a crime. Acting swiftly, the team set up a checkpoint on Karnal–Munak Road.
As per the sources in the police, the incident took place at around 11.15 pm on Sunday night, when on spotting the police barricade, the suspects attempted to flee on a motorcycle and opened fire at them near the canal bridge. One bullet struck a policeman’s bulletproof jacket, saving his life. Despite warnings, the suspects continued firing, prompting police to retaliate, leading to the arrests. Officials said a bulletproof jacket saved the life of one CIA officer during the exchange.
DSP Rakhi Vishwakarma, along with inspector Parveen Kumar and forensic experts, later examined the spot. Police claimed that both accused were carrying foreign-made weapons.
DSP Rakhi said that the timely action prevented a serious crime, adding that the police are investigating their criminal history.
A case has been registered at Madhuban Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act. The crime scene has been secured with the help of forensic teams, and further investigation is underway, said DSP Rajiv.
He said that they have been verifying the criminal history of the both arrested persons. He made it clear that strict action will continue against those involved in illegal arms and criminal activities.
