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Charkhi Dadri firing accused held in encounter; 6 cops suspended
The key accused in the Charkhi Dadri firing that injured seven on August 6 was arrested after a police encounter on Friday. Rohit alias Katiya sustained a bullet injury in his right…
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The key accused in the Charkhi Dadri firing that injured seven on August 6 was arrested after a police encounter on Friday. Rohit alias Katiya sustained a bullet injury in his right leg when he opened fire while trying to flee near Baund-Kalanour road. An illegal pistol was recovered. He faces six prior cases including murder.
Separately, six QRT police personnel have been suspended for security lapses, as the shooting occurred barely 50 metres from the court complex. The SP office has not named them. The firing happened when armed assailants opened fire on youths in a Scorpio outside the City police station. Police have also arrested two other suspects, Preet Singh and Yudhvinder Singh.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative of a swift encounter arrest alongside a mass suspension captures the contradiction in policing. While the STF showed quick response, the shooting at the doorstep of the police station itself exposes a basic failure of perimeter security. Holding officials accountable is welcome, but the real test will be how many accused face trial and whether the suspended QRT personnel are criminally charged. Will district police leadership now review court security protocols?
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, hindustantimes.com (2)
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
