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History-sheeter nabbed in Nuh shoot-out; constable injured in firing
A 36-year-old man with multiple criminal cases was apprehended by Haryana Crime Branch in Nai village, Nuh, after an exchange of fire that left a constable with a leg injury. The suspect, who had been on the run since February 11, was cornered and captured; a fresh FIR was filed after the operation.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores ongoing police operations against repeat offenders in the region and adds to the legal actions against the suspect.
Timeline
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April 26, 2026
Following Saturday’s incident, a fresh FIR was registered at Bichhor police station against the suspect under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Section 109(1) (attempt to murder) and provisions of the Arms Act.
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April 25, 2026
Crime Branch teams raided Nai village at 3:25am. The suspect was hiding in a house. When the police tried to draw him out, he opened fire on the raiding team, injuring a constable whose leg was grazed by a bullet. The suspect fled and a chase ensued. He was cornered in a field, fired again when asked to surrender, and police retaliated. He sustained a bullet injury to his left leg and was finally caught. Both the injured constable and the suspect were taken to Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Government Hospital for treatment; the suspect will be formally arrested after medical fitness is confirmed.
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February 11, 2026
The suspect had been absconding since February 11, 2026, when he allegedly opened fire on a woman trader in Nai after she demanded payment for goods purchased from her shop. The woman escaped unhurt, and an attempted murder case was registered against him.