Three Suspects Arrested After Intense Rishikesh Police Encounter

Three men were apprehended following a police encounter in Rishikesh, where they were shot in the leg. The encounter stemmed from their involvement in an earlier incident of shooting outside Government Doon Hospital. A wider investigation led to the arrest of five individuals on charges of attempted murder.

In a dramatic turn of events, three men were apprehended following a police encounter near Rishikesh. The confrontation resulted in the suspects being shot in the leg. The encounter unfolded late Wednesday in the Laal Tappad area, prompting a swift police response.

The incident is linked to an earlier shooting outside Government Doon Hospital, where a youth was injured. Authorities intensified their investigation, leading to the arrest of five individuals charged with attempted murder. This broader probe uncovered a dispute over money as the shooting's motive.

Inspector Pradeep Rana from Doiwala police station confirmed the identities of the injured suspects as Sohail Khan and Shanu from Dehradun, alongside Javed from Saharanpur. The operation also yielded the recovery of weapons. Law enforcement continues to piece together details on the escalating violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)