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- Police encountered wanted gangster Harmanjit Singh in Matewal village after receiving information about his whereabouts.
- The suspect opened fire on police officers who had attempted to stop him at a checkpoint.
- Police returned fire, striking the suspect in the leg and resulting in his hospitalization.
- The suspect is a proclaimed offender linked to a previous grenade attack in Gurdaspur.
What to watch next
- Further investigation into the suspect's potential terrorist links during his remand
- Analysis of the suspect's gang affiliations and criminal history
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Kanwalpreet Singh Chahal
Amritsar SSP
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“Regarding the encounter, we had received secret information about a notorious gangster named Harman Gopa Rai. He had previously opened fire in the Matewal area, leading to the registration of a case. Acting on this tip-off, the SHO had set up a checkpoint. When the police signalled him to stop, he immediately opened fire at the police party.”
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…discrepancy cases 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. Speaking to ANI, Chahal said, “ Regarding the encounter, we had received secret information about a notorious gangster named Harman Gopa Rai. He had previously opened fire in the Matewal area, leading to the registration of a case. Acting on this tip-off, the SHO had set up a checkpoint. 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. Also Read | Terror plot case: NIA court dismisses bail plea of Tarn Taran man Police…
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