Punjab encounter: "They have been involved in extortion, NDPS-related crimes," Police says

The identified suspects--Arshdeep Singh, Robinpreet Singh, and Karandeep Singh--are reportedly involved in extortion and drug-related crimes under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS).

SP Ajay Raj Singh, overseeing the investigation of the Tarn Taran encounter, said, "These people were in touch with Gopi Numberdar. They were coming to Khehra Village...This morning, our raid party was going for patrolling when they received information that a few suspicious people were arriving in Khehra Village and they should be stopped. When attempts were made to stop them, they started firing bullets. There were three people on a motorcycle - Arshdeep Singh, Robinpreet Singh and Karadeeep Singh..."

When fired at by the Police party, the Police party resorted to retaliatory firing in self-defence. So, two of these people - Arshdeep Singh and Robinpreet Singh were injured. Arshdeep Singh is already wanted in a murder case. The third man was nabbed on the spot. He has been arrested...These people had been involved in extortion as well as NDPS cases," he further added.

The arrested individual will be taken into remand and questioned about their planned activities in Khehra, as stated by SP Ajay Raj Singh. A First information report (FIR) has been filed in connection with the incident.

"The Remand of the person who has been arrested will be taken, and he will be questioned about what plan they were going to execute today for which they were going to Khehra...FIR is being registered immediately," he added.

An encounter took place between Punjab Police and gangsters in the Kheda village of the Tarn Taran district on Saturday. Two of the gangsters sustained injuries, while one was arrested. A bullet also struck a police vehicle during the encounter. (ANI)