Panchkula encounter: Mohali SSP writes to DGP for promotion of injured cop

Panchkula encounter: Mohali SSP writes to DGP for promotion of injured cop

Harshabab Sidhu
Nabaz-e-Punjab Bureau, Mohali, May 3:
After four members of a gang arrested by the Mohali police during a brief encounter at Billa village in Panchkula on April 26, Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police wrote a letter to the Director General of Police, Punjab for the promotion of injured cop who fought the gangsters with bravery.
Mohali SSP, Kuldeep Singh Chahal confirmed, “A letter regarding promotion of Head Constable Raspreet Singh has been sent to DGP. In addition, the appreciation certificates will also be provided to the team of Phase 8 police station.”
A team of 11 cops including Phase 8 Station House Officer, Inspector Rajnish Choudhary, had conducted a raid at Billa village in Panchkula after got a tip-off that the suspects were hiding in a room there. A cop, Head Constable Raspreet Singh had sustained injuries as a bullet hit his left leg during the encounter, which lasts for around half an hour.
Despite facing bullet, Raspreet Singh was able to nab the gangster by chasing him.
“I thank my SHO for guiding our team during the whole scene,” said Rashpreet Singh.
Inspector Rajnish Choudhary, SHO Phase 8 police station said, “We will seek the production warrant of the four suspects on Monday.”
It is to be noted that the arrested gangsters have been identified as Harsimran, alias Simu, Dhruvmohan Garg, Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi and Gurcharan Singh. The police informed that a total of five cases have been registered against them at police stations of Punjab and Haryana.