In a major breakthrough, Dharminder Singh was shot at by Amritsar rural police. Acting on forward-backward linkages, Amritsar Commissionerate Police took narco big fish Dharminder Singh @ Sonu to a hiding spot to seize the concealed contraband. There, he attempted to escape from the police custody where he was shot by police. The information has been shared by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav.
Acting on forward-backward linkages, Amritsar Commissionerate Police took narco big fish Dharminder Singh @ Sonu to a hiding spot to seize the concealed contraband.
During a follow-up raid at Blue Breeze Colony, near Majitha-Verka Bypass, the accused attempted to escape and… pic.twitter.com/wlyV3wjKVL
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As per police, Sonu was taken by police during a follow-up raid at Blue Breeze Colony, near Majitha-Verka Bypass. There the accused attempted to escape and snatched a weapon from HC Vijay Kumar.
Reacting swiftly in the situation, SHO Majitha fired in self-defense, hitting the accused in the left leg. He was immediately provided medical aid and is currently undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital.
Earlier, in an FIR registered on March 17, 2024, the accused Dharminder was arrested with 8.08 kg of heroin and a pistol by the Amritsar Commissionerate Police. As per police, he was in touch with cross border narco smugglers and was using the Ajnala sector for drone dropping of consignments. Police had recovered 8.084 Kg Heroin & One pistol 30 bore with five live cartridges.