Police foil extortion plan, arrest 2 after encounter in Panipat

Sub-Inspector (SI) Rajkumar of CIA-1 sustained a bullet injury during a broad daylight encounter with miscreants at a park in Bishan Saroop Colony, Panipat, on Monday. The police arrested two accused, Kushal and Prince, who were wanted in an extortion case involving a demand of Rs 50 lakh from a sweet shop owner.

Rajkumar was admitted to a private hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.

According to the complaint by SI Angrej Singh, the accused had demanded Rs 50 lakh from the owner of Mitthan Sweets through a call made from Spain. Acting on a tip-off about Kushal’s presence in the park, the CIA-1 team raided the location.

“When the team tried to apprehend them, Kushal resisted, drew a pistol, and shot SI Rajkumar in the leg in an attempt to escape. Rajkumar, despite being injured, disarmed Kushal and secured the weapon,” the police said.

As panic spread, people fled the park, with some jumping over walls. The police arrested Kushal and his associate, Prince, and recovered another pistol from their possession. During the initial investigation, Kushal admitted to planning the extortion with his friends.

DSP Satish Vats, CIA-1 in charge Inspector Deepak Kumar and other officials visited the spot following the incident. A case has been registered under Section 221, 221 (2) and 109 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and 25(1B) of the Arms Act.

SP Lokender Singh confirmed the arrests, stating, “Both accused were wanted in an extortion case registered at Chandni Bagh police station. The investigation is ongoing.”