Harmanjit Singh, a wanted gangster, was injured in a gunfire exchange with Amritsar Police. The incident occurred in Matewal village, where Singh sustained a gunshot wound to his leg, according to police reports.
He added that given his alleged involvement in a grenade attack, his possible links to terrorist activities would also be examined during his remand. A .32-bore pistol and live ammunition were recovered from him, police said.
Amritsar SSP Kanwalpreet Singh Chahal said police had received secret information about Harman Gopa Rai, following which the SHO set up a checkpoint in the Matewal area. Police said Harmanjit Singh is a Proclaimed Offender wanted in connection with a grenade attack at Hanuman Chowk in Gurdaspur. Chahal said police were investigating his criminal history and gang affiliations.
A bullet narrowly missed the police officer, while the suspect sustained a gunshot injury in retaliatory firing and was taken to a hospital.
The gangster opened fire at a police party when personnel signalled him to stop, according to police.
Acting on this tip-off, the SHO had set up a checkpoint.
Speaking to ANI, Chahal said, “Regarding the encounter, we had received secret information about a notorious gangster named Harman Gopa Rai. When the police signalled him to stop, he immediately opened fire at the police party.”The SSP said one shot was aimed at the SHO, who narrowly escaped, while the suspect was hit by return fire and taken to hospital.
He had previously opened fire in the Matewal area, leading to the registration of a case.
