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Ghaziabad: Suspect in journalist murder case shot
18 Aug
Summary
- Two were arrested after a gunfight on Tuesday following an attack.
- The victim, Akash Bihari, is on bail for a 2020 journalist murder case.
- Police engaged in retaliatory firing, injuring one suspect.
Two individuals were arrested on Tuesday in Ghaziabad after a gunfight with police, stemming from an earlier shooting incident. The accused allegedly fired upon Akash Bihari on Sunday night, causing him critical injuries. Bihari is currently out on bail for his alleged involvement in the 2020 murder of a local journalist. The attack on Bihari is believed to be part of a conspiracy involving several other individuals, some of whom remain at large.
Authorities received a tip regarding the suspects' location on Monday night. When police attempted to stop them, the individuals opened fire, leading to a retaliatory exchange. One suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police seized two country-made pistols, one live cartridge, and an empty cartridge case from the suspects. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining accused parties.
