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Mistaken for robber: 19-year-old youth sustains leg injury in Sonepat police firing
A 19-year-old youth, Saurya, sustained a leg injury after a Sonepat police rifle reportedly fired accidentally while pursuing a white Venue car suspected of robbery near Farmana. The incident occurred on April 30, 2026, with follow-up actions including the arrest of a friend and a Friday meeting with officials, and an official investigation ordered by May 2, 2026.
Why It Matters
The case raises questions about use of force and accountability in police encounters, as well as how investigations and community demands for action are handled.
Timeline
5 Events
Investigation ordered into the incident
May 2, 2026
Police commissioner Mamta Singh announced that an investigation has been ordered into the incident and that action will be initiated if any cop is found guilty.
INLD involvement and meeting with police commissioner planned
May 1, 2026
INLD leadership and family members of the youths met Sonepat police commissioner Mamta Singh and demanded strict action against the cops involved in the incident. INLD Sonepat president Ishu Dahiya described the event and called for accountability.
Amit Kumar arrested at the scene; later released after questioning
April 30, 2026
Amit Kumar, 21, a friend accompanying Saurya, was arrested from the spot following the incident. He was later released after questioning.
Medical transfer for Saurya after injury
April 30, 2026
Saurya was rushed to Gohana civil hospital from the scene, then referred to the Post-graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak for further treatment.
Incident occurs near Farmana; police chase; Saurya shot
April 30, 2026
Police received information from Rohtak police about robbers heading towards Gohana after an attempted robbery and firing at Ghilod village. Gohana Sadar police and Kharkhauda crime branch laid checkpoints to trace a white Venue car. The car-borne youths fled toward fields as police approached. A police officer fell to the ground and an accidental gunshot hit Saurya, a 19-year-old student. The incident led to the pursuit and investigation by police linked to the alleged robbers.