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Two suspected Bishnoi gang members injured in police encounter in Panchkula

Panchkula, Oct 13 (UNI) Two suspected members of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Arzoo Bishnoi gangs were injured in an exchange of fire with police near Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula late Monday night, police said.
The encounter took place near Sector 3 when police personnel conducting a checkpoint operation spotted two youths riding a Splendor motorcycle without a registration plate. According to police, the suspects attempted to flee after noticing the checkpoint and allegedly opened fire on the police team.
One bullet struck a police officer's bulletproof jacket, while another hit a government vehicle. Police retaliated, injuring both suspects in the legs.
The injured men were identified as Arshdeep Singh and Jugraj Singh, both reportedly residents of Amritsar district in Punjab.
Police claimed that the duo had links with the Lawrence Bishnoi and Arzoo Bishnoi gangs and were allegedly planning to carry out a criminal operation in the Chandigarh-Panchkula-Mohali tricity region.
Two pistols were recovered from the encounter site, police said.
Both suspects were admitted to the government hospital in Sector 6, Panchkula, for treatment.
A case has been registered at Sector 20 police station, and further investigation is underway to establish their alleged gang connections and intended target.
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