Three Suspects Arrested After Police Encounter in Yamunanagar Following Shootings
In a dramatic late-night incident, shots were fired inside a private hospital and a mall in Yamunanagar, Haryana, leading to a police operation that culminated in the arrest of three accused after an early-morning encounter. The suspects, identified as Nitin and Sagar from Taraori in Karnal district, and Gurlal from the Samana area in Patiala district, were all injured during the events and subsequently admitted to a hospital for treatment by the authorities.
Sequence of Events: From Hospital to Mall Shootings
According to police reports, the incident began around 10:30 PM on Saturday night when the trio allegedly opened fire inside Waryam Singh Hospital, discharging over 10 rounds. Shortly after, they proceeded to the entrance of City Mall, where they fired three to four additional rounds before fleeing the scene. The brazen attacks created panic in the area, prompting an immediate police response.
Police Encounter and Arrests
Around 5 AM on Sunday, police received intelligence about suspicious movement near the Kansapur–Ansal Sushant City area. A police team was dispatched to intercept the suspects. When the officers attempted to stop them, the accused allegedly opened fire at the police party, triggering an intense encounter. Several rounds were exchanged from both sides during the confrontation.
- During the exchange, two of the accused, Nitin and Gurlal, sustained bullet injuries to their legs.
- The third accused, Sagar, was injured after falling off a motorcycle in an attempt to escape.
- All three were eventually overpowered by the police and shifted to a local hospital for medical attention.
- Police also recovered firearms from the suspects at the scene.
Legal Charges and Gang Connections
A case has been registered at the Farakpur police station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 109(1) for attempt to murder.
- Section 111(4) for organised crime.
- Section 121(1) for causing hurt to deter a public servant.
- Section 132 for assault or criminal force to deter a public servant.
- Section 221 for obstructing a public servant in discharge of duty.
Additionally, relevant provisions of the Arms Act have been invoked. Preliminary investigations indicate the involvement of the Kala Rana and Noni Rana gang. Police revealed that the owner of Waryam Singh Hospital had previously received extortion and threat calls from this gang, suggesting a motive behind the shootings.
Gang Background and Police Investigation
Sub-inspector Rakesh provided details on the gang's operations, noting that gangster Noni Rana, whose brother Kala Rana is currently incarcerated, runs the gang from abroad with associates such as Anil alias Monu Gujjar, Ankit Giri, and Shubham Pandit. The gang has been allegedly involved in multiple cases of murder, extortion, and attempt to murder across the region.
Yamunanagar SP Kamal Deep Goyal stated that the case appears to be linked to extortion and creating fear in the community. He emphasized that no policemen were injured during the encounter. Initial questioning of the arrested accused did not reveal a significant criminal background, indicating that the gang may be luring youth into criminal activities. Police are continuing their investigation to trace the wider criminal network and establish stronger gang links.
Further investigation is underway to uncover the full extent of the accused's criminal activities and their connections to the gang, with authorities working to ensure public safety and prevent future incidents.
