Ghaziabad Murder Case: Main Accused Shot In Leg During Police Encounter

Ghaziabad:  An encounter occurred between police and a murder suspect in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. According to police, the main suspect in the Mohit Sharma murder case, which occurred in the Crossing Republic area of  the police station, attempted to escape and opened fire on police during a weapon seizure. The suspect was shot in the leg during police retaliation.

What happen during the encounter?

The encounter took place on Thursday when the accused, who is identified as Gaurav, allegedly opened fire on a police team during an operation. According to police, the main suspect in a murder case attempted to escape and opened fire on police during a weapons seizure, resulting in a bullet injury to his leg.

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: ACP Priyashri Pal says, "A case was registered at Crossing Republic Police Station on July 2, 2026, under relevant sections after Mohit Sharma was murdered by Gaurav and his associates. During the investigation, Gaurav was arrested on July 3. The police… pic.twitter.com/2HvbqSe4Hm

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What did the accused do?

According to the police, a case of Mohit Sharma's murder was registered on July 2 in the Crossings Republik police station area. During the investigation, the police identified the main accused, Gaurav, and his accomplices. Subsequently, on July 3, the police arrested Gaurav.

Ghaziabad police claimed that the accused was taken to a dumping yard near the Shanti Nagar Water Plant to recover the murder weapon. During this time, the accused eluded police and fled, hiding in the bushes.

Police said that the accused, hiding in the bushes, pulled out a country-made pistol and fired at the police team. They said they then retaliated in self-defense, shooting Gaurav in the leg and subduing him.

The injured suspect has been admitted to a hospital for treatment. Police say his condition is stable. The investigation is ongoing, and police are also searching for other suspects in the murder.

What is the case?

According to reports, on July 2, a young man named Mohit Sharma was lured to a home under the pretext of a birthday party and stabbed to death in the Crossing Republic police station area. Six people were reportedly involved in the incident. Police registered a case and identified the main accused, Gaurav, and his associates.