PHAGWARA: A weapon recovery operation took a violent turn late Thursday night when a criminal suspect 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.
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 transported to the Civil Hospital in Nawanshahr for treatment. Security personnel have been deployed outside the hospital to prevent any untoward incidents.
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 IPC Section 307 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 at PS Aurr, and further investigations are underway.