Punjab: 2 criminals arrested after encounter
Punjab: Jalandhar Commissionerate Police led by Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma arrested two members of the Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar gang after an encounter near Wadala Chowk on Wednesday morning. During the shootout, one of the accused sustained bullet injuries. The suspects have been identified as Balraj Singh alias Ballu and Pawan Kumar, who were wanted in connection with several crimes including snatching, robbery and attempt to murder. Police laid a blockade to stop them after receiving information about their presence in the city and their plans to commit a major crime.
During the operation, Balraj Singh opened fire on the police but was injured in the retaliatory firing. He was later rushed to the civil hospital for treatment. Pawan Kumar tried to flee but was nabbed by the police. Police seized four illegal weapons, including a .32 bore pistol with 12 cartridges and a 9 mm pistol with one cartridge. The car used by the duo has also been seized. An FIR was registered at the Bhargo Camp police station under sections 221, 132 and 109 of the BNS and sections 25, 27, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act.
