​Two accused of murder case nabbed after encounter in Faridabad

According to the police, 45-year-old Laxman, a resident of Sahupura village and his nephew were attacked with knives by a group of youths while they had gone to buy food in Faridabad’s Ballabgarh area on Sunday night. Laxman died in the attack, while his nephew Mahesh sustained serious injuries.

An FIR was registered at Adarsh Nagar police station and the police arrested the three accused in connection with the case on Monday. The accused were identified as Prashant, Naman, and Akash, residents of Uncha village in Faridabad.

According to the police, while attempting to flee, the accused Tarun, alias Naveen, a resident of Uncha Gaon fired two shots at the police team. The police retaliated, shooting Tarun in the leg. They also arrested his accomplice Jatin. The injured was admitted to the hospital.

Police spokesperson Yashpal said that a search was under way for the remaining accused involved in the case. The police are conducting raids at suspected hideouts to arrest them.