Encounter between police and criminals in Sector 63, Noida; two injured and two arrested

November 2, 2026

Noida: An encounter broke out between police and suspected criminals in Noida’s Sector 63 area late Sunday night. Two suspects were injured in police retaliation, while two other accomplices were arrested. Police recovered illegal weapons, live cartridges, knives, and two motorcycles used in robbery incidents from the accused’s possession.

The accused fled when stopped during a police checkpoint

According to police, the four suspects were riding two motorcycles with the intention of committing a crime. A police team conducting a vehicle check near the Sector 62 roundabout signaled them to stop. Seeing the police, the two motorcycle riders turned back and attempted to flee at high speed.

DCP Praveen Ranjan Singh said that under the instructions of the Gautam Buddha Nagar administration, the Sector 63 police station was conducting a checking operation at the Sector 62 intersection on Sunday night. Meanwhile, four people were seen arriving on two motorcycles. When the police attempted to stop them for checking, they began to flee.

Police firing followed by retaliatory action, two criminals injured

According to the police, during the pursuit, the accused crossed the S-Block intersection and reached the Green Belt area. They then headed towards the Bahlolpur underpass. Finding themselves surrounded by police, the accused allegedly opened fire on the police team.

Police retaliated in self-defense, shooting two of the accused in the legs. The police team then overpowered them.

Following the encounter, police conducted a search operation in the area and arrested two other accused, Shankar Sharma and Kapil Kashyap, who had fled the scene. This brings the total number of accused involved in the case into custody.

Weapons, ammunition, and two motorcycles recovered

Police recovered two pistols, cartridges, and two knives from the accused. The two motorcycles used in the crimes were also confiscated.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused lured people on their motorcycles under the pretext of offering them a ride and then robbed them. According to police, all four accused have extensive criminal records. Information about their past cases and other criminal activities is currently being gathered.

DCP Praveen Ranjan Singh stated that, in accordance with the instructions of the Gautam Buddha Nagar administration, the police are conducting continuous checking operations and taking action against criminals.