In Faridkot, the police have arrested two miscreants of Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, after an encounter. The accused have been identified as Surinder Singh and Lakhwinder Singh alias Lakhu, residents of Ambedkar Nagar, Jaito. From him, the police have recovered a 32 bore pistol and cartridges.
According to the information, the team of CIA staff Jaito had set up a blockade near the drain bridge of the village Chandbhan on Bathinda Road in Jaito. Meanwhile, a Scorpio vehicle coming from Bathinda was signaled to stop. Instead of stopping, the people in the vehicle opened fire on the police and the bullet hit the barricade.
The police retaliated and arrested both the accused. During this operation, Surinder Singh alias Gagni was shot in the leg. He has been admitted to the Medical College Hospital for treatment. After receiving the information, SSP Dr. Pragya Jain and other senior police officers reached the spot and took stock.
SSP Dr. Pragya Jain said that strict action is being taken by the district police. Under this, anti-social elements are being kept under watch. She said that out of the two accused arrested after the encounter, a case has already been registered against Surinder Singh under the Arms and NDPS Act and further action will be taken after questioning him.