Murder bid accused opens fire on police during weapon recovery, shot in retaliation

A weapon recovery operation took a violent turn late Thursday night when a criminal, accused of attempt to murder, opened fire on a police team near Buhara village in SBS Nagar. The accused, identified as Amandeep, a resident of Garupur village (PS Aurr), was injured in retaliatory action by the police.

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According to officials, a police team led by SHO SBS Nagar, Abhishek Sharma, escorted Amandeep to a canal in Buhara village, where he had allegedly hidden a pistol used in a previous crime. During the operation, Amandeep suddenly overpowered the officers, retrieved the hidden weapon, and fired at the police team. One bullet struck the SHO’s vehicle.

As the accused attempted to fire a second shot, police personnel acted in self-defense, shooting him in the leg. He collapsed on the spot and was immediately taken to the Civil Hospital in Nawanshahr. Security personnel have been deployed outside the hospital to prevent any untoward incident.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mehtab Singh confirmed the incident, stating that Amandeep had previously been arrested in connection with an attempted murder case under Section 307 of the IPC and the Arms Act. He also revealed that the accused has a history of criminal activities, with at least 11 cases registered against him.

A fresh FIR is being lodged and further investigations are under way.