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An encounter took place between Haryana Police and two alleged gangsters in Kaithal, during which both accused sustained bullet injuries in their legs. The police successfully apprehended both suspects following an exchange of fire. They were subsequently shifted to a hospital for treatment. Senior police officials also reached the spot following the encounter.
The accused have been identified as Gurkirat, a resident of Timuwala village in Amritsar district, and Karmbir Singh, a resident of Rana Kalan village in Punjab.
According to preliminary information, the accused had allegedly demanded ₹1 crore as extortion money from a resident of the Padla area in Kaithal and threatened to kill him if the amount was not paid.
The two suspects had reportedly travelled from Punjab to Kaithal with the intention of carrying out a fatal attack on the victim over non-payment of the extortion money.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the Anti-Extortion Cell of Kaithal Police launched an operation and intercepted the suspects. An encounter followed, during which both accused sustained bullet injuries and were arrested.
Police have initiated further investigation and are examining the criminal records of the accused. They will be produced before a court to obtain their remand for detailed interrogation. Investigators will also try to identify other members of the gang and ascertain whether the accused are linked to any major criminal gang.
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