Haryana: Dujana village Vijay murder case main accused killed in police encounter, SI injured

Encounter near Karodha village

In a major police action in Jhajjar district, a wanted criminal was killed during a shootout on Friday evening near Karodha village. The deceased has been identified as Sanjay, a resident of Birdhana village, who was on the run for his involvement in the Vijay Saini murder case of Dujana village.

Police received intelligence inputs suggesting that Sanjay was planning a major crime. Acting on this, a police team set up a blockade on Rankhanda Road near Karodha village, leading to a direct confrontation.

Exchange of fire and injuries

Upon seeing the police, Sanjay reportedly opened fire indiscriminately. The police retaliated, leaving him critically wounded. He was rushed to the Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

• SI Sanyam sustained a gunshot wound to his arm during the crossfire.
• Two other police personnel narrowly escaped serious injury as their bulletproof jackets protected them from the fire.
• Senior police officials and an FSL team reached the spot to conduct a thorough investigation.

Background of the case

Sanjay was the prime suspect in the murder of Vijay Saini from Dujana and his own wife. He had been evading arrest for a long time, creating a major challenge for law enforcement agencies. DCP Dharna Yadav confirmed the encounter, stating that the action was taken in self-defense after the suspect opened fire on the police team. The investigation into the matter is currently underway.