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.
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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.”
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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.