One Injured in Police Encounter in Jalandhar’s Goraya Area

November 24, 2025

Jalandhar: An encounter broke out between police and a gangster in the Goraya police station area of ​​Jalandhar Rural. During the encounter, gangster Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi was shot in the leg, injuring him. He has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi has five cases registered against him, including drug trafficking and fighting. He had been absconding for a long time.

Police Set Up Roadblock After Receiving Specific Inputs

Goraya police received information that the accused was roaming the area. Police set up a roadblock and attempted to stop Gurpreet. However, the accused drove away in his vehicle and fired two shots at the police. In retaliation, the police returned fire, hitting Gurpreet in the leg.

Wanted in Multiple Criminal Cases

Police immediately apprehended him and took him to the hospital for treatment. Police also recovered a .32-caliber pistol and a vehicle from the accused. According to police, he was wanted in several cases and had been absconding for a long time.