19-Year-Old Injured in Police Shooting in Sonepat, Haryana
Mistaken for robber: 19-year-old youth sustains leg injury in Sonepat police firing
Hindustan Times
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A 19-year-old youth named Saurya was injured in a police shooting in Farmana village, Sonepat district, Haryana, after being mistaken for a robber. The incident occurred during a police chase following a robbery attempt, leading to demands for accountability from local authorities and political figures.
- 01Saurya, a student activist, was shot by police while returning from a job.
- 02The police mistook him and his friend for robbers after a reported robbery in the area.
- 03Saurya was injured in the leg and is receiving treatment at a hospital.
- 04Local political leaders are demanding accountability for the police's actions.
- 05An investigation into the incident has been ordered by the Sonepat police commissioner.
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On Thursday, a 19-year-old youth named Saurya sustained leg injuries after being shot by police in Farmana village, Sonepat district, Haryana. The police had received reports of a robbery and mistakenly identified Saurya and his friend, Amit Kumar, as suspects. According to police, they chased the pair after spotting their white car, leading to an accidental discharge of a weapon that hit Saurya. He was initially taken to Gohana civil hospital and later referred to the Post-graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak for further treatment. Saurya's friends and family, along with local political leaders from the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), are demanding action against the police, alleging that the shooting was unwarranted and indicative of a broader issue with police conduct in the state. The Sonepat police commissioner, Mamta Singh, has stated that an investigation will be conducted and appropriate actions will follow if any police personnel are found guilty.
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The incident raises concerns about police conduct and accountability in Haryana, potentially affecting public trust in law enforcement.
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