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Punjab: Gangster Wounded in Retaliatory Gunfire While Attempting to Escape Police Custody; Firearm Seized

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1 year ago

March 1, 2025

In a significant operation carried out by the SAS Nagar Police and the Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), part of the ongoing crackdown on organized crime initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, gangster Malkiat alias Maxi suffered a gunshot wound to his left leg. This occurred while he attempted to flee police custody near Ghaggar bridge on the Zirakpur-Ambala Highway in Dera Bassi, as reported by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Saturday.

Authorities stated that Maxi, originally from Rodala village in Rajasansi Amritsar, is linked to foreign-based terrorist Goldy Brar and gangster Goldy Dhillon, operating an extortion racket on their behalf. Maxi and his associate, Sandeep alias Deep, were recently apprehended by the Patiala Police in an Arms Act case. On Friday, they were brought to SAS Nagar Police on a production warrant related to an extortion case, wherein they targeted a Mohali-based property dealer demanding Rs 50 lakh in January 2025.

DGP Gaurav Yadav mentioned that following information provided by Maxi, a police team led by DSP Dera Bassi Bikramjit Singh Brar was transporting him to recover a .32 caliber pistol that he admitted to hiding in a secluded area along the Zirakpur-Ambala Highway, intending to harm the targeted property dealer.

“Upon arrival at the site, the accused opened fire at the police team in a bid to escape. In response, the police team acted in self-defense, resulting in Maxi sustaining a gunshot wound to his left leg. He has since been taken to Civil Hospital, Mohali for medical care,” the DGP stated.

According to Yadav, the police recovered the weapon, along with three cartridges and two spent casings, from Maxi’s possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) SAS Nagar, Deepak Pareek, further elaborated that the arrested individual has a criminal record, with cases related to extortion and the Arms Act registered against him. Ongoing investigations are continuing.

A new FIR, numbered 46 and dated 01/03/2025, has been filed under Sections 109, 132, 221, and 262 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 25 of the Arms Act at the Dera Bassi Police Station in SAS Nagar.

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UP Teen Dies in Street Racing Crash In Lucknow

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7 hours ago

March 16, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh: A 17-year-old Class 12 student died in a road accident during a street race in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.

The victim, Naitik Kumar, was riding a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with a group of bikers near Janeshwar Mishra Park. While racing, he suddenly lost control of his bike after hitting something on the road.

His bike crashed into a Honda Activa in front of him. He then fell onto a road divider and suffered serious head injuries.

The Activa slid across the road and hit another bike, a Kawasaki Ninja, which was moving at high speed. The Ninja rider was adjusting his action camera when the accident happened.

Naitik Kumar was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead. Police said he was not wearing proper protective gear.

Two others involved in the accident suffered minor injuries. Police are checking CCTV footage to find the exact cause of the crash.

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BCM Hostel Manager Dies by Suicide

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12 hours ago

March 16, 2026

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Hassan: A hostel manager working under the Backward Classes Welfare Department died by suicide in Channarayapatna of Hassan district.

The deceased has been identified as Lokesh (45). He had been serving as a warden for two hostels in Guddenahalli, Hassan, and was recently promoted as a hostel manager a few days ago. Following the promotion, he was posted as the manager of the BCM hostel in Channarayapatna.

According to reports, Lokesh allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at his residence on Saturday night.

The exact reason for his suicide is not yet known. Local police visited the spot, conducted a preliminary inspection, and have begun an investigation into the incident.