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Crime
Police Injure Suspect in Rajsamshi Shooting Case After Armed Encounter
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 09:45 AM
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On the night of 11 September, police in Rajsamshi injured the suspect in the shooting of ASI Jaswant Singh after a gun‑battle during a siege.
On the night of 11 September, law‑enforcement teams in the town of Rajsamshi, Uttar Pradesh, launched an operation against the accused in the shooting that wounded Assistant Sub‑Inspector Jaswant Singh. The suspect had previously managed to evade police surveillance and was on the run.
During a coordinated siege, the suspect opened fire on the approaching officers. In the ensuing exchange, he sustained injuries and was taken into custody.
Police officials described the encounter as a major success, emphasizing that no officers were injured and that the suspect’s apprehension will aid the ongoing investigation into the shooting incident.
The investigation remains active, with authorities seeking further evidence and possible accomplices linked to the case.
During a coordinated siege, the suspect opened fire on the approaching officers. In the ensuing exchange, he sustained injuries and was taken into custody.
Police officials described the encounter as a major success, emphasizing that no officers were injured and that the suspect’s apprehension will aid the ongoing investigation into the shooting incident.
The investigation remains active, with authorities seeking further evidence and possible accomplices linked to the case.