Encounter Near Ganda Nala: Noida Police Arrest Suspect, Another Escapes

Noida: The Noida police from Sector 126 police station apprehended a suspect after an encounter at a spot near Ganda Nala on Saturday. During the shootout, one of the accused sustained a bullet injury in his leg, while his associate managed to escape. The arrested accused was immediately rushed to hospital for treatment, where his condition was out of danger. The incident occurred when police stopped two individuals on a motorcycle, who attempted to flee by avoiding a barrier.

According to a senior police official, a police team under the supervision of ACP Praveen Kumar Singh, stationed at the barrier, chased the duo. During the intense chase, the motorcycle of the accused slipped on the muddy surface and they fell on the ground. It was during that time that they opened fire on the police team in order to escape their clutches. The police team successfully managed to escape the attack and in retaliatory firing, one of the accused, identified as Yashwant (22), was injured and arrested. 

However, his associate managed to escape into nearby bushes. The police team have launched a search operation to nab him at the earliest.

During the check, the police recovered a looted mobile phone, a pistol, live and empty cartridges, and a bike without a number plate from Yashwant's possession. He confessed to committing crimes, including snatching and robbery. 

The police are investigating Yashwant's criminal history and searching for his escaped accomplice.