# CIA arrests key conspirator in Charkhi Dadri firing 2026-08-13T13:51:21+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Charkhi Dadri police has arrested Amardeep alias Pankaj, the alleged mastermind behind the August 6 shooting outside the city police station and court that injured seven people. Police said he was caught after an exchange of fire, during which he sustained bullet wounds to both legs. An automatic Turkish-made pistol, live cartridges and a Bolero car were recovered from him. Amardeep, a resident of Sahuwas village, is an active member of the Sahuwas gang. The August 6 firing is linked to a rivalry with the Pradeep Kasni gang, police said. He has 21 criminal cases against him, including murder and attempt to murder. Deputy superintendent of police Captain Singh said a sub-inspector escaped unhurt after a bullet hit his bulletproof jacket. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Charkhi Dadri, CIA, encounter, gang rivalry, Haryana Police, shooting Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cia-arrests-key-conspirator-in-charkhi-dadri-firing/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cia-arrests-key-conspirator-in-charkhi-dadri-firing/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.