Sonipat: An encounter broke out between police and a criminal on Murthal bypass in Sonipat on Wednesday, during which a wanted miscreant was shot in the leg. Police said the accused opened fire upon being surrounded, prompting the police to retaliate.<\/p>\n
The injured criminal, identified as Amit, has been admitted to the civil hospital. A country-made pistol was recovered from his possession.<\/p>\n
According to officials, Amit is a notorious offender with multiple cases of robbery and theft registered against him. He had been on the police radar for some time.<\/p>\n
The CIA Kundli team had received a tip-off about a suspicious person near Murthal bypass. When the team reached the spot, Amit reportedly began firing. In the exchange, police shot him in the leg and subsequently arrested him.<\/p>\n
Investigations are ongoing to determine if others were involved in the incident. Security in the area has been tightened, and officials said a detailed interrogation will be conducted once the accused’s condition stabilises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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