Two Criminals Shot, One Surrenders in Kurukshetra

Crime : In a dramatic turn of events in Kurukshetra, Haryana Police engaged in an encounter with three suspected criminals, injuring two of them, while a third suspect surrendered without resistance. The police believe the trio was planning a major crime in the region and had been under surveillance for some time.

According to officials, the incident took place when a police team received intelligence about the suspects’ movements. Acting swiftly, the police set up a checkpoint in a strategic location. When the suspects approached in their vehicle and were asked to stop, they allegedly opened fire on the officers. The police responded immediately, leading to a brief but intense exchange of gunfire.

During the shootout, two suspects sustained bullet injuries, while the third, perhaps realizing the gravity of the situation, dropped his weapon and surrendered. Both injured men were given first aid at the spot before being rushed to a nearby hospital, where they remain under police guard.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspects hail from Punjab and Karnal, and they are linked to multiple criminal cases, including armed robbery and extortion. The police suspect that they had entered Kurukshetra with the intention of carrying out a high-profile crime, possibly targeting cash transport or a prominent business establishment.

Witnesses in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing police vehicles rushing toward the scene. One shopkeeper, who was nearby, described how people quickly shut their shops and sought shelter as the firing began. He praised the police for their quick action, noting that the situation could have been far worse if the suspects had succeeded in their plans.

Kurukshetra’s Superintendent of Police commended his team for their courage and timely action, saying that the encounter not only prevented a potential major crime but also sent a strong message to criminal elements operating in the state. He added that forensic teams have been deployed to collect evidence from the site, including weapons, ammunition, and the suspects’ vehicle.

The surrendered suspect is being interrogated, and police sources say his statements could help uncover more details about the gang’s network, hideouts, and planned operations. Authorities are also coordinating with Punjab Police to exchange intelligence on the suspects’ past activities and possible accomplices still at large.

This incident has sparked conversations about the rising movement of interstate criminal gangs and the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking them. Local residents, while relieved at the swift police action, have expressed concerns about safety and have urged authorities to increase night patrols and surveillance in vulnerable areas.

For now, Kurukshetra remains on high alert as the investigation continues, with police determined to dismantle the gang’s network before it can regroup.