Overview

• Officers intercepted Ishant ‘Ishu’ Gandhi near Faridpur in Faridabad around 4 a.m., where he allegedly fired more than half a dozen rounds before being shot in the leg and taken to hospital.
• Police said they recovered a motorcycle, a pistol and empty cartridges at the encounter site, and that Gandhi faces multiple pending criminal cases in Haryana.
• CCTV reviewed by investigators shows three attackers at Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram residence, where 15–30 rounds were fired early on August 17 with no injuries reported.
• Gurugram Police registered an FIR that includes attempt to murder and Arms Act offences as part of the ongoing investigation into the shooting.
• A group styling itself the Himanshu Bhau gang claimed responsibility on social media, alleging Yadav promoted betting apps, and police are examining any organised‑crime links including reported ties to the Neeraj Faridpuria gang.