Police Encounter: Noida Constable Killed in Ghaziabad Attack During Raid on Wanted Criminal

A tragic incident occurred in Ghaziabad’s Masuri police station area, specifically in Nahal village, where a police team came under violent attack while attempting to apprehend a wanted criminal. The operation, led by a team from Noida’s Phase-3 police station, aimed to arrest the accused, identified as Qadir.During the raid, the police were ambushed by a group of criminals who resorted to heavy stone-pelting and open firing. In the attack, Constable Saurabh from Noida Police sustained gunshot injuries and later succumbed to them, marking a serious blow to the law enforcement community.What has raised further concern is the revelation that the local Ghaziabad police were not informed in advance about the operation. This lapse in coordination may have contributed to the fatal outcome and is likely to be a key focus in the investigation.Law and order agencies are now under pressure to re-evaluate inter-district coordination procedures during high-risk operations. The accused criminals managed to flee the scene, and a manhunt has been launched. This incident underscores the increasing risk faced by police personnel while dealing with armed criminals.