Dramatic Arrest: Gurugram Police Capture Notorious Fugitive
The Gurugram Police apprehended Ankit Kumar, a wanted criminal with a Rs 25,000 bounty, following a shootout near Pachgaon chowk. Kumar, who escaped from jail in Uttar Pradesh, fired at officers during his attempted escape. He was eventually captured and hospitalized with a leg injury.
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In a dramatic encounter near Pachgaon chowk, Gurugram Police successfully apprehended Ankit Kumar, a fugitive wanted in Uttar Pradesh. Kumar, also known as Gudda, had been on the run since escaping prison in January.
Authorities set up a barricade following a tip-off regarding Kumar's presence. Upon arriving at the barricade, Kumar attempted to flee on his motorcycle, engaging in a brief shootout with the police. A bullet struck an officer's bulletproof vest, and Kumar was hit in the leg during the exchange. He was captured immediately following this.
Kumar, who had a Rs 25,000 reward on his head, is linked to multiple crimes including theft and weapon violations. Police are set to interrogate him after his recovery, which follows the retrieval of a bike, a pistol, live cartridge, and empty shells from the site.
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