How an extortion bid ended in gun battle that killed 4 gangsters in Gurgaon
Four gangsters were killed and one was critically injured during a shootout with police in Gurgaon after an extortion attempt on a local businessman. Three police officers were also wounded in the exchange of fire.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding organized crime and public safety in urban areas of Haryana.
GURGAON: In one of the most high-profile and sensational police encounters in Haryana in recent years, four alleged shooters linked to fugitive gangster Deepak Nandal were killed and a fifth was critically injured after a fierce gun battle with the Gurgaon Police Crime Branch in Sushant Lok Phase-2 on Thursday evening. Three policemen also sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire.According to police, more than 60 rounds were fired during the encounter. The accused allegedly fired around 40 rounds while targeting the residence of a 36-year-old businessman who had been receiving extortion demands running into multiple crores from the gang.
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