Greater Noida: An encounter broke out between police and a group of alleged house robbers in the Dadri police station area of Greater Noida, leaving one accused injured in police firing, officials said on Saturday, November 7. Two other suspects managed to escape under the cover of darkness, prompting a search operation.

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According to the Noida Police, a team from Dadri police station was checking suspicious vehicles and individuals near Sector J-3 when it spotted four suspects travelling in a car. When the police attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspects allegedly opened fire at the police team.

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The police retaliated, during which one of the accused, identified as Ajay, sustained a bullet injury to his leg. Police cordoned off the area and apprehended him, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.

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Second arrest in combing operation

During a combing operation in the area, another accused, identified as Sameer, was also arrested. Two other suspects fled in the darkness, and police teams have launched a search operation to trace them, officials said.

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Police recovered the car used in the alleged crimes, an illegal pistol, cartridges and a knife from the arrested accused. Stolen jewellery and Rs 6,000 in cash were also seized — the jewellery included two pairs of silver anklets, four silver coins, a gold ring, a silver bracelet and a gold chain.

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Locked houses in three colonies allegedly targeted

During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to targeting locked houses in four colonies in the Dadri area, including Omicron, Mu and Pink City. They reportedly conducted reconnaissance of houses to identify those that were locked before carrying out thefts.

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Police officials said further investigation is underway to identify the two absconding accused and establish their involvement in other theft cases. Raids are being conducted at suspected locations, and police are examining the recovered jewellery and cash for links with other reported thefts in the area.

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