Two held in Yamunanagar shootout; eight cops suspended for negligence
The Yamunanagar police have arrested two individuals in connection with the firing incident at Kheri Lakha Singh village on Thursday, which resulted in the death of two men and left another seriously injured.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Arbaz, a resident of Tajewala village, and Sachin Handa, a resident of Chhachhrauli in Yamunanagar. They were produced in court and sent to seven-day police remand for further interrogation.
The incident claimed the lives of Pankaj Malik, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, and Virender, a resident of Golini village in Yamunanagar, while Arjun, a resident of Unheri village in Yamunanagar, suffered serious injuries.
A police spokesperson said, “Four teams were formed to nab the accused. Two individuals have been arrested and sent to police remand. Efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects and further investigation is ongoing.”
Meanwhile, Superintendent of Police Rajiv Deswal has suspended eight policemen from the Kheri Lakha Singh police post for negligence. The police post, located about 100 metres from the crime scene, failed to act promptly.
Those suspended include police post incharge SI Nirmal Singh, ASI Jasbir, ASI Surinder, ASI Surinder Singh, Head Constable Krishan and Constables Gulab, Ravi and Dalbir.
State Agriculture Minister and Radaur MLA Shyam Singh Rana expressed displeasure over the incident, instructing SP Rajiv Deswal to ensure that all culprits involved in the shooting are arrested swiftly. “No one will be allowed to disrupt the law and order situation in the district or state,” the minister said.
The incident occurred around 8 am on Thursday, when the victims came out of a gym and were preparing to leave in their car. Four to five armed individuals arrived on motorcycles and opened fire indiscriminately. While disputes related to liquor vends and gang involvement are suspected motives, the police have yet to confirm the exact cause.
