Gautam Buddha Nagar police constable loses life during encounter in Mussoorie

GHAZIABAD (Uttar Pradesh): A police encounter in Mussoorie’s Nahal village on May 25 resulted in the death of Saurabh, a constable of Gautam Buddha Nagar.

According to reports, the police team had arrived in the area to apprehend an accused in a case, named Qadir, a resident of Nahal. “The constable was taken to the Yashoda hospital, where he was declared dead by the doctor”, said Surendranath Tiwari, the Rural DCP.

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“On May 25, information was received at Thana Masuri that a constable named Saurabh of Gautam Buddha Nagar was shot near the village Nahal… He was taken to the hospital by his team, where he was declared dead by the doctors. The incident occurred when a team came to arrest an accused in a case named Qadir, a Nahal resident. A case has been registered under the appropriate sections… Other legal action is being taken”, said Surendranath Tiwari, the Rural DCP.

Sub Inspector Sachin from Phase 3 Police Station, Gautam Buddha Nagar, confirmed the incident and provided a statement saying, “The Mussoorie police station has registered a case under relevant sections and is conducting further investigation. The exact circumstances surrounding the encounter are yet to be clarified”. The police are working to gather more information and take necessary legal action in the case.

Meanwhile, in a significant development on May 26, the Etawah police foiled a potential crime attempt when they intercepted a wanted criminal, Sefa Sheikh Mohammed, near the Line Safari parking gate in Lohna intersection. Mohammed, a resident of Daya district, has been evading the law for over 15 years, with a reward of Rs 10,000 announced for information leading to his capture.

A recent incident in Mathura on the 22nd has led to a significant breakthrough for the local police. A joint action by the Highway team and Jait Navjeet police station resulted in the arrest of three accused individuals, with two of them sustaining injuries during the encounter.

The encounters highlight the ongoing efforts of the police to maintain law and order and apprehend wanted criminals. The incident is a testament to the bravery and vigilance of the police force in ensuring public safety. (ANI)