Punjab Newsline | Gurdaspur
A tense situation unfolded in the Dana Mandi area of Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district on Wednesday when three suspected criminals allegedly opened fire at a police team pursuing them. Acting swiftly, the police cordoned off the area under the leadership of DSP Joga Singh and, with the assistance of local residents, arrested two suspects. The third managed to escape.
According to the police, three masked men were moving around the area on a motorcycle in a suspicious manner. Acting on a tip-off, SHO Ashok Kumar of Dera Baba Nanak police station alerted the team, which immediately launched a pursuit.
When the suspects spotted the police vehicle, they fled towards Dana Mandi. As police personnel attempted to surround and apprehend them inside the market, the accused allegedly opened direct fire at the police team. The police retaliated, triggering an exchange of gunfire.
No injuries to police personnel or members of the public have been reported so far.
During the incident, local youths present at the spot assisted the police, helping them apprehend two of the suspects. DSP Joga Singh confirmed that the third suspect took advantage of the dense bushes and vegetation inside Dana Mandi to evade arrest.
The police have cordoned off the entire market area and launched an extensive search operation to locate and arrest the absconding suspect. Further investigation is underway.
