12 booked for attacking Meghalaya police, trying to free ATM robbery accused in Nuh

The incident occurred in the Pinangwan police station area, where police personnel opened fire in self-defence during the clash, injuring a local

Published on: Mar 11, 2026, 11:50:37 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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12 people were booked for allegedly attacking a team of Meghalaya Police personnel and attempting to free an accused from custody late Tuesday night, police said.

The case was registered based on a complaint filed by sub-inspector Arkidalang Wahlang of Meghalaya Police. (Representative file photo)

The incident occurred in the Pinangwan police station area, where police personnel opened fire in self-defence during the clash, injuring a local man.

The injured man, identified as Tarif Khan, a resident of Shikarawa village, sustained a bullet injury in his leg and has been admitted to PGI Rohtak, where his condition is reported to be stable.

Addressing media persons, Nuh additional superintendent of police (ASP) Ayush Yadav said the case was registered based on a complaint filed by sub-inspector Arkidalang Wahlang of Meghalaya Police, who is posted in East Khasi Hills district.

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According to the complaint, the Meghalaya Police team was escorting Rahul Khan, son of Mohammad Rafiq and a resident of Wajidpur village in Pinangwan, who had been arrested in connection with an ATM robbery case. The accused was being taken to Meghalaya on transit remand when the incident took place on Tuesday evening near HR-93 Donga Hotel close to Shikarawa village.

Police said that while being transported, Rahul allegedly insisted that the vehicle be stopped and suddenly grabbed the steering wheel in an attempt to overturn the car and escape from custody. During this time, a crowd of around 20–30 people, including some women, gathered at the spot.

According to police, the crowd surrounded the vehicle, tried to snatch the keys and even attempted to take away the weapons of the police personnel. As the situation escalated, the police opened fire in self-defence to disperse the crowd and prevent the accused from escaping.

During the firing, Tarif Khan was hit in the leg. Police said the firing was aimed at dispersing the mob.

Based on the complaint, police have named 12 people for allegedly attacking the police team and obstructing government duty.

Pinangwan police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident. During the investigation, officers recovered two empty cartridges, blood samples and blood-stained clothing from the scene. Teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) also inspected the site and collected evidence.

Police said Rahul Khan is also wanted in multiple ATM theft cases, including a first information report (FIR) in 2020 at Dwarka police station, Dabri police station, and registered by the Special Cell in Meghalaya in 2021. Investigators said he is also suspected to have carried out similar ATM-cutting incidents in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Nuh police said separate teams have been formed to arrest the remaining accused involved in the attack on the police team. Further investigation into the case is underway.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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