Muzaffarnagar: Criminal Shoots Head Constable During Pursuit; Eight Police Teams Launch Search

Muzaffarnagar: A head constable was injured after a suspected criminal allegedly opened fire on him during a police checking operation in the Titawi police station area on Saturday. The injured officer, Ajit Kumar, was admitted to the emergency ward of Anand Hospital in Muzaffarnagar, where his condition was reported to be stable.

How Did the Shooting Occur?

According to preliminary information, police personnel were checking suspicious individuals and vehicles following a confidential tip-off. During the operation, a suspect allegedly fled towards nearby agricultural fields after noticing the police.

Head Constable Ajit Kumar pursued the suspect. When the officer approached him inside the fields, the suspect allegedly opened fire, hitting Kumar and leaving him injured.

Senior Officers Inspect the Scene

Following the incident, Senior Superintendent of Police Suraj Kumar Rai, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Akshay Sanjay Mahadik and Phugana Circle Officer Narendra Singh Yadav reached the spot with a substantial police contingent.

The senior officers inspected the scene as police began efforts to trace and apprehend the fleeing suspect.

Eight Teams Deployed to Trace the Suspect

Eight police teams have been deployed across the district to conduct search and combing operations. Police have said efforts are underway to arrest the suspect at the earliest and take strict legal action.

The search operation is continuing, while further details are awaited regarding the suspect’s identity and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Reported by: Rohit