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Fazilpuria firing case: shooter killed in Gurugram encounter, two arrested earlier
A shooter linked to a Fazilpuria aide firing case was killed in a Gurugram encounter while another suspect was injured; two suspects had been arrested earlier, in Tarn Taran, Punjab. The events trace the May 2 firing and subsequent police actions.
Why It Matters
The case highlights ongoing law enforcement actions around threats and violence connected to public figures in the region.
Timeline
3 Events
May 11, 2026: Bandhwari encounter, death of one accused
May 11, 2026
Crime branch teams took the two accused to the Bandhwari area to recover weapons allegedly used in the May 2 firing. During the operation, the accused attacked police and attempted to flee custody, prompting the officers to fire in retaliation. Both suffered bullet injuries; one was declared dead. A police constable, Kulbir, outside Yadav's residence, sustained bullet injuries to his hand and leg and was discharged after treatment.
May 9, 2026: Two accused arrested in Tarn Taran
May 9, 2026
Two accused were arrested from Tarn Taran district, Punjab, in connection with the May 2 firing incident outside Fazilpuria's manager's house.
May 2, 2026: Firing outside Fazilpuria's manager's house
May 2, 2026
Firing occurred outside singer Fazilpuria's event manager Saurabh Yadav's house in Kanhai village, Sector 45.