Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Gangster Shoots Himself in Leg While Attacking Inspector to Avoid Arrest
Imagine a police officer is trying to catch a bad guy named Salman who has done many bad things, including murder.
Salman was hiding in a house.
When the police found him, he didn't want to get caught.
He grabbed a knife and tried to hurt the police officer to run away.
The police officer had to shoot Salman in the leg to stop him from hurting anyone and to make sure he was caught.
Salman is now in the hospital and will be okay.
This happened because Salman tried to hurt the police instead of giving up.
Gangster Salman Mirza, wanted for murder, was shot in the leg by Surat Crime Branch officers.
Mirza allegedly attempted to assault an inspector with a knife while evading arrest in Navsari.
The gangster has a decade-long criminal history with 16 registered cases.
He was evading arrest in connection with a murder that occurred on October 24.
Mirza was apprehended after being treated at New Civil Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
- Who
- Gangster Salman Mirza alias Salman Lassi and Surat Crime Branch officers
- What
- Salman Mirza was shot in the leg by a police inspector while attempting to assault the inspector and evade arrest.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Ashiyana Street in Dabhel village, Navsari
- Why
- Mirza was being arrested for a murder case and attempted to assault an inspector with a knife to evade capture.
Police Account
Gangster's Actions
Justification for Shooting
Police Account
The police officer fired in self-defense after the gangster attempted to assault the inspector with a knife while trying to evade arrest.
Gangster's Actions
The gangster was attempting to flee and resisted arrest, leading to the shooting.
Circumstances of Arrest
Police Account
Officers cornered the gangster in a rented house after receiving a tip-off, and he was apprehended after being shot in the leg.
Gangster's Actions
The gangster was hiding in the backroom and tried to escape through a back door when confronted by the police.
- Gangster Name
- Salman Mirza alias Salman Lassi
- Crime History
- 16 cases including murder, attempt to murder, extortion over a decade.
- Most Recent Offense
- Murder of Shakeel Shaikh on October 24 in Surat.
- Location of Arrest
- Ashiyana Street, Dabhel village, Navsari
- Injury
- Shot in the right leg below the knee
- Current Condition
- Stable
- Law Enforcement Agency
- Surat Crime Branch