In Amritsar, Punjab, the police have succeeded in arresting two drug smugglers in an encounter at 3.30 am on Thursday. The smugglers opened fire as soon as they saw the police. One smuggler was injured in retaliation. While the other has suffered minor injuries. At present, both have been admitted to a hospital in Amritsar.
The police was keeping an eye on the smugglers for the last three days
According to the information received, this incident took place at around 3.30 pm in a park located on Tarn Taran Road in Amritsar. According to the information received, the police was keeping an eye on these smugglers for the last three days. Information was received at night that the accused were seen near the park on Tarn Taran Road. After which the police teams made a plan and started the operation.
Smugglers started firing after seeing police vehicles
At the same time, ACP Gurinder Bir Singh informed that the smugglers started firing after seeing the police vehicles at night. The bullets hit the police vehicles. After which the police took charge and retaliated. During this, a smuggler was shot in the leg. While the other one was caught while running away. According to the information, the smugglers had come here to deliver weapons.
Both the smugglers caught are from Tarn Taran
Both the smugglers caught are from Tarn Taran. Also, many cases are already registered against both of them. Apart from smuggling, both are also sharp shooters. They carry out incidents after taking money. Police have also recovered two pistols from both the smugglers. At present, both the injured have been admitted to a private hospital.