In Gurugram, 60 rounds, 120 seconds
A violent shootout occurred in Gurugram between police and alleged gang members linked to an extortion racket run from abroad. The confrontation resulted in four deaths and injuries to three police officers near a businessman's residence.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing challenge of organized crime and extortion rackets operating across international borders in urban Indian centers.
F or nearly two minutes on the night of July 9, Block A of Sushant Lok Phase-I in Haryana’s Gurugram sounded like a war zone. Just minutes from the glitzy Mehrauli-Gurugram Road, known for its premium hotels and luxury showrooms, a quiet enclave of bungalows was jolted by gunfire. More than 60 rounds were fired in a brief but intense exchange — roughly one bullet every two seconds — as Gurugram Police and alleged shooters faced off outside a businessman’s house.
The article provides a factual, chronological account of a police report and incident details.
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