Daring Dhaba Heist: Brothers Arrested After Dramatic Gunfire

Two brothers from Uttar Pradesh, Azmal and Azam, were arrested after they opened fire during a theft attempt at a dhaba in Himachal Pradesh. The incident was captured on surveillance, leading to their swift arrest. The stolen goods, including cash and an LED TV, were partially recovered.

Two individuals from Uttar Pradesh have been apprehended after allegedly firing a weapon during a robbery attempt at a dhaba in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.

The suspects, identified as brothers Mohammad Azmal and Azam from Muzaffarnagar, were caught stealing cash from the dhaba's counter. As the eatery's owner, Pradeep Guleria, prepared their order, he noticed the theft.

Upon confrontation, the accused opened fire and fled with cash and an LED TV. Thanks to swift action by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the use of surveillance footage, the suspects were quickly identified and arrested. Police have registered charges under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)