Ludhiana: Snatching accused held after exchange of fire

The police arrested a robbery and snatching accused late on Thursday following an exchange of fire at Jassian Road, officials said.
They said the accused, Amit Kumar of Tibba Road, suffered a bullet injury on his leg after the police opened retaliatory fire. He was rushed to the civil hospital, where his condition has been stated as stable.
The accused is facing two cases of snatching and robbery. Police recovered an illegal pistol from his possession.
Additional deputy commissioner of police (ADCP Investigation) Amandeep Singh Brar said the CIA staff set up a checkpoint at Jassian Road and were checking vehicles.
The accused, who was crossing from the area riding a scooter, was signalled to stop by the personnel at the checkpoint. Instead of stopping, the accused sped up the scooter, the ADCP said.
He added that the police chased the accused, who then flashed a gun and opened fire targeting the police team. The police retaliated and the accused was hit on his leg. A total of three bullets were fired.
The ADCP said a case was registered and the police are questioning the accused to know from where he procured the illegal weapon from and for what purpose.
Later, a forensic team visited the spot to collect evidence.