Wanted Criminal Shahid Killed in Encounter in Gurugram
Gurugram, October 15: A wanted criminal, Shahid alias Advani, was killed in an encounter with the Crime Branch team in Gurugram’s Sohna area early Thursday morning. The encounter took place near Silani village around 4 AM, where Shahid was involved in cases of cow smuggling and ATM theft.
According to police reports, a team from Firozpur Jhirka was tracking Shahid when they reached the Sohna area. Upon locating him, the police surrounded the area. During the confrontation, Shahid allegedly opened fire on the police, prompting them to return fire, injuring him in the process. He was rushed to the government hospital in Sohna, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Shahid, a resident of Kharkhadi village in the Tawdhu area of Nuh district, had multiple serious criminal cases against him, including cow smuggling. He had been evading arrest for a long time, with police from various states searching for him. Authorities have termed this operation a significant success in their campaign against criminals.
Following the encounter, police officials, including the station in-charge of Rozkamev, arrived at the scene. They reported that the law and order situation in Silani village remained peaceful, and necessary legal procedures related to the incident were underway. Further details regarding the encounter will be disclosed after a thorough investigation.
It is noteworthy that Shahid had previously escaped from police custody in 2018 while being held by the Gurugram Crime Branch. He was also accused of involvement in incidents related to ATM thefts.
In September, another encounter occurred in the Nuh district near the village of Ghasera, where two cow smugglers were injured during a crossfire with police. They were apprehended, while two others managed to escape. The injured were treated at the Balidani Hasan Khan Mewati Medical Hospital in Nuh.
