Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Noida Police Apprehend Two After Gunfire Exchange, One Escapes
On Friday, police in Noida encountered three suspects on a scooter.
When police tried to stop them, the suspects fled into a nearby jungle and began shooting at the officers.
The police returned fire, hitting two of the suspects.
These two have been arrested and are being treated for their injuries.
One suspect managed to escape.
Police recovered two guns, cash, and the scooter used by the suspects.
The arrested men, Prashant and Harshit Chauhan, have previous complaints against them.
Police in Noida apprehended two men after an exchange of gunfire.
The incident occurred near Khodna village in the Surajpur Police Station area.
One suspect escaped, and police are attempting to apprehend him.
Two country-made guns, cash, and a scooter were recovered by the police.
The arrested men, Prashant (24) and Harshit Chauhan (25), were injured.
- Who
- Police, three unidentified suspects (two arrested, one escaped).
- What
- An exchange of gunfire between police and suspects.
- When
- Friday, July 25
- Where
- Near Khodna village, Surajpur Police Station, Noida
- Why
- Suspects opened fire on police after being asked to stop.
Police Actions
Suspect Actions
Use of Force
Police Actions
Use of force in response to suspects opening fire
Suspect Actions
Escalation of force by suspects
- Location
- Khodna village, Noida
- Date
- Friday, July 25
- Suspects Arrested
- Prashant (24) and Harshit Chauhan (25)
- Charges
- NDPS Act, Arms Act (previous complaints)
- Weapons Recovered
- Two country-made guns