Chandigarh, Nov 10 – Haryana Police have arrested three most-wanted criminals carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 following a brief exchange of fire from Sonipat district.
Giving this information here today, a Haryana Police spokesperson informed that seven country-made pistols, 19 cartridges and a car were also recovered from their possession.
The three, who were wanted in 19 cases pertaining to murder, loot and snatching, have been identified as Rohit alias Dheela, Ashish and Mayanak alias Charkhia, all resident of Sonipat district. Two of the accused were also injured in the exchange of fire that took place near Sector-16, TDI, Sonipat. Rohit and Mayank, who suffered bullet injuries, have been admitted to PGIMS Rohtak for treatment while the other has been taken into custody.
Divulging the details, he said that a CIA team during patrolling had got secret input about three criminals who were roaming in a car bearing Delhi registration number with an intention to commit a crime. Based on credible information, the police team immediately swung into action and tried to nab them. But the trio tried to escape and opened fire at police. The team returned fire in which two criminals got injured. Both injured were admitted to hospital.
Police discovered that all three were most-wanted with several criminal cases registered against them. A case under relevant sections of IPC was registered and further investigation is underway.
