Tension gripped Rabupura in Greater Noida late Friday night as a routine vehicle check spiraled into a high-stakes gunfight between police and armed suspects. What started as suspicion over a speeding auto led to two gang members shot and wounded, with three more captured red-handed.
Patrolling officers flagged the auto near Ronija crossing, but the occupants panicked and unleashed gunfire while fleeing. Police returned fire in self-defense, injuring Syed Amin from Delhi’s Shahin Bagh and Goramiya from Nuh. Their weapons haul included pistols and ammunition, pointing to a dangerous crew.
The net closed on accomplices Munsar Kamaal, Bilal from Nuh, and Delhi’s Pushpendra Kumar. Seized items screamed illicit intent: slaughter gear like knives, syringes for sedation, saws, and bags for disposal, all loaded into the auto.
Under the 1955 anti-cow slaughter law, charges were filed against the group, who were already fugitives. Hospitals stabilized the wounded, while police dig into their histories for accomplices or prior offenses.
Such encounters highlight the perils faced by law enforcers in Uttar Pradesh’s outskirts, where smuggling and illegal operations thrive. Community leaders urge sustained vigilance to protect livestock and public safety.