Noida Police Foil Robbery: Notorious Criminal Injured in Shootout

A late-night encounter erupted in Noida's Sector 58 as police clashed with a known robber. The suspect, Sonu alias Mota, was injured and hospitalized. Authorities seized a motorcycle, five stolen mobiles, and a pistol. The suspect fired at police before being apprehended. Further investigation is underway.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 07-11-2024 10:39 IST | Created: 07-11-2024 10:39 IST
Noida Police Foil Robbery: Notorious Criminal Injured in Shootout
Noida ADCP Manish Mishra. (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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In a dramatic late-night encounter in Noida's Sector 58, police engaged in a firefight with a notorious robber named Sonu alias Mota. The confrontation resulted in the suspect being injured when police fired back in self-defense. Mota is now receiving medical treatment and remains under police surveillance.

Authorities successfully recovered a motorcycle, a pistol, cartridges, and five looted mobile phones from Sonu's possession. The suspect attempted to escape after being signaled to stop by officers patrolling the area as part of a routine check under the directives of the Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissioner.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Manish Mishra confirmed the incident and revealed that the 22-year-old suspect, known for multiple offenses, was apprehended while his accomplices remain at large. Efforts are ongoing to locate the other individuals involved and further probe into the case continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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