Punjab Police nabs three associates of gangster after brief encounter in Jalandhar

Punjab Police apprehends gang associates after encounter, seizing weapons and ammunition, disrupting criminal activities in Jalandhar.

The Punjab Police nabbed three associates of a gangster following a brief encounter in Jalandhar on Thursday (December 26, 2024).

"In a major breakthrough, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police apprehends three associates of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang after a brief encounter," Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X.

He said police returned the fire in self-defence and there was an exchange of 15 rounds.

“Police party fired back in self-defence, which involved an exchange of 15 rounds, one of the operatives sustained critical injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital”, police said.

"Recovery of six weapons and a significant cache of ammunition, delivering a severe blow to the gang's criminal network involved in narcotics smuggling, arms trade, and extortion rackets. @PunjabPoliceInd remains resolute in its commitment to dismantle organised crime and ensure peace and harmony across the state," the DGP said on the microblogging platform.