Tension gripped Sikandrabad in Bulandshahr late Saturday when a routine patrol turned into a high-stakes shootout with a hardened thief. The suspect, who fired at officers during a chase, now lies wounded with key evidence seized by police.
Local sources report that a confidential informant alerted authorities to a known offender prowling the area. As teams fanned out for checks near Jwali village, they intercepted a biker acting suspiciously. When hailed, he sped off and unleashed gunfire, forcing a defensive response.
One precise shot from the police hit the man’s lower limb, halting his escape. Mangal from Jwali was nabbed red-handed, his criminal history exposing involvement in multiple thefts and unlawful activities spanning years.
Recovered items included a pilfered bike, a loaded tampura (desi gun), live ammunition, and a spent casing—clear indicators of his readiness for confrontation. Police had been hunting him relentlessly amid rising local crime concerns.
Medical aid was promptly provided to the detainee at a district facility. Officers are grilling him for details on his gang affiliations and ongoing schemes.
Senior official CO Bhaskar Mishra confirmed the long pursuit of Mangal, crediting the tipster for the breakthrough. Special units are mobilizing to round up associates based on emerging intelligence. Patrols have intensified, signaling a zero-tolerance stance against such elements.