Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Faridabad Police Arrest Seven in Interstate Gulel Gang Encounter
Police in Faridabad arrested seven people they say belonged to a robbery gang.
Police said the group travelled from Madhya Pradesh to other states to commit crimes.
Officers went to a spot near Sotai village after receiving information about a planned crime.
Police said one suspect fired at them and they fired back.
Two suspects were injured in their legs and taken to hospital.
Police said the group used slingshots to throw marbles at homes to see if anyone was inside.
They reportedly tried to enter when there was no response.
Police recovered a pistol, knives and slingshots.
Investigators are still checking how many crimes the group may have committed in Faridabad and nearby areas.
Faridabad police arrested seven members of an interstate gang after an encounter near Sotai village.
Two suspects, Satbir and Pratap, were shot in the legs during crossfire and taken to hospital.
Police said the gang travelled from Madhya Pradesh to commit robberies and thefts in several states.
Members reportedly used slingshots to throw marbles and check whether homes were occupied before breaking in.
Police recovered a country-made pistol, two large knives and two slingshots.
- Who
- Faridabad police arrested seven alleged gang members identified as Satbir, Sukhlal, Pratap, Betal, Dhan Singh, Devdhar and Harbir.
- What
- The arrests followed an encounter; two suspects were injured and police reported recovering weapons and slingshots.
- When
- Police received information on October 10; the arrests were reported on Sunday.
- Where
- Near the Agra Canal bridge close to Sotai village, Faridabad.
- Why
- Police said they acted on information that a gang from Madhya Pradesh was planning a major crime.
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Encounter circumstances
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Police said the suspects tried to evade officers, one opened fire, and officers retaliated.
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The article provides no account from the arrested suspects or their representatives.
- Arrested
- Seven people
- Injured
- Satbir and Pratap, shot in the legs during crossfire
- Gang's stated origin
- Madhya Pradesh
- Reported operating areas
- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh
- Items recovered
- One country-made pistol, two large knives and two slingshots
- Reward for Pratap
- Madhya Pradesh Police had announced Rs 15,000 for his arrest
- Past cases cited
- Eight against Pratap, two against Betal and four against Dhan Singh