THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Gurdaspur, Nov 4: Punjab police thwarted an extortion racket and apprehended seven individuals, including a key associate, following a short encounter, as stated by an official on Saturday.
The police seized four handguns from the individuals who were apprehended.
Gaurav Yadav, IPS, the Director General of Police for Punjab, wrote on X, saying, “In a major breakthrough Batala Police has busted an extortion racket operated by Harry Chattha and has arrested a key associate after a brief encounter police fired back in self-defence, in which the accused was shot in the leg.”
In a major breakthrough @BatalaPolice has busted an extortion racket operated by Harry Chattha and has arrested a key associate after a brief encounter
Police fired back in self defence, in which the accused was shot in the leg (1/2) pic.twitter.com/yaOFjTQMP0
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) November 4, 2023
“Recovered 4 pistols used in the crime and 6 more people were arrested for providing logistical assistance and other support Punjab Police is committed to eradicating crime as per the vision of CM Bhagwant Mann,” he added.
