The Jind police have arrested two individuals accused in an extortion case following a brief encounter near the Ikkas bypass. According to DSP Rishab Saudhi, the accused allegedly demanded weekly extortion money from a dhaba owner in Safidon and vandalized his establishment when their demand was not met.
Details of the Incident
Acting on a tip-off, an Anti-Vehicle Theft (AVT) team led by sub-inspector Yashveer Singh set up a checkpoint on Bhiwani Road after a case was registered at Safidon City police station based on the dhaba owner's complaint. The police identified the accused as Tapan of Kurar, currently residing in Safidon's New Grain Market, and Govardhan alias Bunty of Anchra Khurd village. They were heading towards Safidon in a car with weapons.
When police attempted to stop the vehicle near the Ikkas bypass, the driver allegedly tried to flee, crashing into a signboard on the canal embankment. During the escape attempt, Tapan reportedly opened fire at SI Yashveer Singh with a .315-bore pistol, but the bullet struck the officer's bulletproof jacket, causing no injury.
Police Action and Arrests
As the accused allegedly tried to reload his weapon despite warnings to surrender, the officer fired in self-defence, injuring Tapan in the leg. Police overpowered him and recovered a .315-bore pistol along with two live cartridges from his possession. The other accused, Govardhan alias Bunty, was apprehended after a brief chase. Tapan was admitted to the Civil Hospital in Jind for treatment, while Govardhan was produced before a court for further legal proceedings.
A fresh case has been registered against both accused at Sadar Jind police station. Police stated that the two accused, along with six to seven accomplices, allegedly attacked Badal Saini Dhaba, owned by Shubham Saini, a resident of Ward No. 8, Safidon, on the Panipat-Safidon Road on May 25. The group reportedly demanded Rs 10,000 per week as protection money from the owner. When he did not comply, the accused allegedly vandalized the premises, damaging furniture, CCTV cameras, a refrigerator, and LED equipment.
