5 of gang held after shootout in Muzaffarnagar, 2 cops among 5 hurt

MUZAFFARNAGAR: Five members of a gang that robbed travellers on roads were arrested in Meerapur area of

Muzaffarnagar

after an hour-long encounter on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. However, two of their accomplices managed to flee under the cover of darkness. A hunt is on for them.


Three of the gangsters, an inspector and a constable were injured in the shootout. Three firearms, three motorcycles and some bullets were seized from their possession. Dozens of cases are registered against the gangsters.

Police said the gang would throw logs on the road to block vehicular traffic and rob travellers.

According to police, the encounter took place on Kutubpur road. Police set up a trap after receiving a tip-off about the gang. They set up a barricade and started checking vehicles.

Then, the police team spotted the suspects on three motorcycles, When police tried to stop them, the bikers allegedly opened fire. The station house officer, HN Singh, and one constable were hit by bullets. Three gangsters were also injured as police returned fire.

The encounter went on for almost an hour with policemen finally overpowering the accused and arresting five of them. During the shootout, two of the gangsters managed to flee.

On getting information, senior police officers rushed to spot to take stock of the situation. All the injured were sent to the district hospital.

Police said Salmuddin, Zishan, and Amjad were hit by bullets and are undergoing in treatment at the district hospital. All those arrested are hardened criminals and each has several cases registered against him.

Abhishek Yadav senior superintendent of police, Muzaffarnagar, said, “The gang used to rob commuters after setting up road blocks. Several crimes were committed by them. Further investigation is on.”