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Shamli Encounter: STF Inspector Sunil Kumar Martyred, Four Criminals Neutralized in Shootout

Shamli Encounter

Shamli, Uttar Pradesh – In a tragic turn of events, Special Task Force (STF) Inspector Sunil Kumar succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, January 22, following a fierce encounter with criminals in Shamli district.

The encounter, which took place late on January 20, resulted in the elimination of four notorious criminals, including a ₹1 lakh bounty criminal, Arshad.

The Encounter: The STF team, led by Inspector Sunil Kumar, intercepted a group of criminals from the Mustafa Kagga gang in the Jhinjhana area of Shamli. Acting on a tip-off, the STF suspected the gang was en route to execute a robbery. When the team attempted to stop their vehicle, the criminals opened fire, prompting a retaliatory action from the STF.

The gunfight lasted approximately 30 minutes, during which STF neutralized Arshad and three of his associates: Manjeet, Satish, and an unidentified individual. Arshad, a wanted criminal from Saharanpur, had 17 cases of robbery, murder, and other serious offenses registered against him across Saharanpur, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, and Haryana.

He was declared a wanted fugitive with a ₹1 lakh bounty by the ADG Zone.

The Heroic Sacrifice: During the encounter, Inspector Sunil Kumar sustained three gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Despite being critically injured, he led the team to successfully complete the operation. He was immediately rushed to Amritdhara Hospital in Karnal and later transferred to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram for advanced treatment.

Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of doctors, Inspector Kumar succumbed to his injuries.

Weapons and Seizures: The STF recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition from the encounter site, including: A 30-bore carbine Two pistols (30-bore and 32-bore) Two country-made pistols (315-bore) A total of 25 live cartridges of various calibers Additionally, a white Maruti Brezza vehicle used by the criminals was seized.

Tribute to a Brave Officer: Inspector Sunil Kumar's bravery and dedication to duty have drawn widespread admiration. His sacrifice underscores the risks law enforcement officers face in combating organized crime.

Uttar Pradesh Police officials expressed their grief over the loss and hailed Kumar as a true hero who laid down his life in service to the state.

A Stern Message: This encounter highlights the STF's relentless efforts to crack down on criminal networks in Uttar Pradesh. The neutralization of the Mustafa Kagga gang and its leader, Arshad, is a significant step in curbing crime in the region.

The nation mourns the loss of a valiant officer and salutes the courage of Inspector Sunil Kumar, whose sacrifice will forever remain etched in the annals of police service.

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