Police Team Attacked, Constable Shot Dead While Trying To Arrest Wanted Criminal In Ghaziabad
A bullet hit Constable Saurabh during the chaos. He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment, officials confirmed.
A police team was attacked while trying to arrest a wanted accused in Ghaziabad, resulting in the death of a constable.
The incident occurred in the Masuri area when Constable Saurabh, posted at Phase-2 Police Station in Noida, was dispatched to arrest an accused named Qadir from a village. The operation took a deadly turn when local residents allegedly turned violent.
As soon as the police team initiated the raid, a hostile mob began pelting stones at officers. The situation escalated when members of the crowd opened fire on the police personnel.
A bullet hit Constable Saurabh during the chaos. He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment, officials confirmed.
Investigation Underway
Senior police officials have reached the spot, and an investigation is underway to identify those involved in the attack. Authorities have vowed strict action and are reviewing CCTV footage and local intelligence to trace the attackers.
(This is a breaking story and will be updated)
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