Families Shattered by News of Sons' Deaths in Gurugram Encounter
Families of three slain shooters from Baloth village in Rohtak district were devastated after learning about their sons' deaths in a police encounter from the village chowkidar. They claim they were unaware of any connection their sons had with any gang or gangster. Police have not yet confirmed the ages of the deceased, but families of two claim their sons were 17 years old, while the third was 22.
Victims Identified as Aryan, Ankit, and Nitin
The deceased were identified as Aryan, Ankit, and Nitin. According to family members, Aryan was a Class 12 student and a promising javelin thrower who had been training for two years and could throw 55-60 meters. Ankit was a Class 10 student, and Nitin was a daily wage labourer. The families rushed to Gurugram after learning that police had shot dead four men late at night, identifying them as shooters belonging to the foreign-based Deepak Nandal gang.
Fathers Grieve and Deny Gang Links
Pradeep, father of Aryan, stated that his son's bike had broken down two days ago and he went to the village bus stand to get it repaired, after which there was no trace of him. He said, 'My child should have been given a chance because children are easily misled. Action should be taken against gangsters, not against these innocent children.' Ankit's father, Anil Kumar, said his son had no prior criminal record and had left home two days ago, claiming he was going to Haridwar to bring back Kanwar water. 'We knew nothing about this encounter. It was only when a police officer and the village chowkidar came to our home in the morning that they informed us,' he added.
Nitin Had Previous Criminal Record, Family Says
The third deceased, Nitin, had a previous criminal record. His father, Sanjay Kumar, stated that Nitin was a Class 10 student and had left on a motorcycle with Aryan the day before yesterday, with his phone switched off since. 'My son Nitin had earlier been named in a police encounter case. At that time, out of fear, he fled home and came into contact with three miscreants at a hotel near the Delhi bypass. The police shot those three miscreants but not Nitin. The police pressured the family to make him a government witness, but we refused. My son did not know gangster Deepak Nandal,' Sanjay Kumar said.
Fourth Deceased Identified as Deepa alias Sandeep
The family members of the fourth deceased, Deepa alias Sandeep, could not be contacted. ACP Crime Naveen Sharma said that Sandeep had 14 cases registered against him for serious offenses, including violations of the Arms Act and the NDPS Act. He was originally from Samain village in the Tohana area of Fatehabad district and had been residing in the Faridabad-Gurugram area for quite some time.
Police Encounter in Sushant Lok
The encounter took place in Sushant Lok, Gurugram, where four shooters of the foreign-based Deepak Nandal gang were killed. The Forensic Science Laboratory team and Gurugram police were at the spot. Investigations are ongoing.
