Wanted robbery suspect injured in police encounter in Nuh

Accused carrying ₹5,000 reward allegedly fired at CIA team during checkpoint chase near Khechatan; police shot him in the leg and arrested him.

Published on: Mar 12, 2026, 06:45:24 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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A 25-year-old criminal wanted in a robbery attempt case was injured in a police encounter with the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team in the Punhana area of the Nuh district late Tuesday night, police said.

Police said the suspect tried to flee a checkpoint and opened fire on officers during a chase before being overpowered and taken to hospital. (File photo)

The accused, on whose whereabouts there was a ₹5,000 reward, had been absconding since last year. He sustained a bullet injury in his leg during the exchange of fire and was admitted to Nalhar Medical College for treatment.

Addressing a press conference, Nuh Additional Superintendent of Police Ayush Yadav said the encounter occurred when a CIA team led by Inspector Sandeep Mor was patrolling the area as part of efforts to curb crime.

Police had received information that Aamir, son of Ismail, a resident of Mohammadi Nangla village in the Chhatari police station area of Bulandshahr district in Uttar Pradesh, would pass through the Khechatan–Shikarawa road while heading to his in-laws’ village, Nai.

Acting on the tip-off, police set up a checkpoint near Khechatan village. When signalled to stop around 2 am, the accused allegedly sped up and fired at the police team. Police said the bullet that almost hit ASI Dalveer.

During a chase, the accused fell from his motorcycle near Naharpur Road and allegedly fired again, with the bullet passing over the head of the police inspector. Police said they fired in self-defence, hitting the accused in the right leg and apprehending him.

A firearm was recovered from the spot. The accused was first taken to CHC Punhana and later referred to Nalhar Medical College.

Police said Aamir had been absconding since last year after attempting to rob a jewellery shop in Punhana town, and a reward of ₹5,000 had been announced for his arrest. A fresh case has been registered at Punhana City Police Station for attempting to break the barricade and firing at police personnel.

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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