Exchange of fire between Police, criminals in Gandhi Nagar’s mini market

On 26.05.2026 at about 1800 hrs, a team of Police Station Gandhi Nagar along with an SOG party proceeded to the Mini Market area near Green Belt Park, Gandhi Nagar, for operational action against suspected criminals, Police said.

During the operation, the suspects attempted to flee and deliberately rammed their vehicle into the SOG vehicle. Subsequently, the suspects opened fire upon the police party. In order to protect themselves and prevent further threat to life, the SOG personnel retaliated in self-defence by returning fire.

The area was immediately secured and further police reinforcement was rushed to the spot. Cognisance has been taken of crime committed, and further action as per law is under way, Police added.