Jalandhar, Dec. 26 – A member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang was injured in a police encounter on Jamsher Jandiala Road during a weapon recovery operation. The gangster, who opened fire on police officers, was shot in retaliation and later admitted to a hospital, officials confirmed.
Police had earlier arrested the accused, identified as Manjit, a former constable affiliated with the Bhagwanpuria gang, in an illegal arms recovery case. During interrogation, he disclosed that weapons had been hidden along the Jamsher Jandiala Road.
While leading the police to the location, the accused retrieved a concealed weapon and fired at the officers. Police responded with counterfire, wounding the suspect.
At the site, authorities seized firearms, ammunition, and coins. Officials noted that the accused has a history of cases related to illegal weapons possession.
Security around the hospitalized gangster has been heightened as police continue investigating his ties to the Bhagwanpuria gang and other criminal activities.
