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STF Nabs Two in Gurugram After Pre-Dawn Gunfight

Police describe the duo as suspects in this week's STF inspector shooting, with arrests pending medical clearance.

Overview

  • The encounter occurred around 3am near Garhi Harsaru in Gurugram after a tip-off, with the suspects firing six rounds and the STF returning three that wounded them in the legs.
  • The men were identified as Yashpal, 23, and Nitin Kumar, 28, both from Rewari district, according to police.
  • Investigators seized two country-made pistols and nine empty cartridges at the scene and called in forensic and scene-of-crime teams.
  • Two rounds struck the bulletproof vests of ASI Vikas and PSI Manoj, and no police injuries were reported.
  • An FIR alleging attempted murder of police personnel was filed at Sector-10 police station, the suspects are under treatment at the civil hospital, and police are probing their alleged role in earlier attacks and a purported planned major crime.