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Gurugram Police Injure, Apprehend 24-Year-Old in Fazilpuria Shooting Probe

Pending his hospital discharge, the suspect faces charges for reconnaissance in the July attack under a case registered at Manesar Police Station.

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Police said that the suspect had eight criminal cases against him.

Overview

  • Police encountered Ramandeep near the NSG Camp around 1:20 am after he fled on a motorcycle without plates and opened fire at officers, prompting return fire that wounded him in the leg.
  • The 24-year-old suspect from Sirsa faces eight pending cases including attempted murder, robbery, dacoity and drug offences and will be formally arrested once he recovers.
  • Authorities recovered a pistol, four empty cartridge shells and the suspect’s motorcycle during the operation led by Sub-Inspector Lalit Kumar on a tip-off.
  • A case registered at Manesar Police Station links Ramandeep to reconnaissance activities conducted ahead of the July 14 ambush on rapper Rahul Fazilpuria.
  • Investigators are pursuing forensic evidence and intelligence leads to identify additional co-conspirators behind the assassination attempt.