3 people have been linked to the shooting of bank employee Satyam Kumar in Dehradun’s Barowala area, according to Patel Nagar police. Kumar’s former girlfriend, Malia Rehman, and her associate Mohit have been arrested, while alleged shooter Ankit Chauhan was injured during police action.

Police allege that Malia planned the attack after Kumar became engaged to another woman. Investigators say she contacted Ankit through Mohit and agreed to pay ₹5 lakh for the killing. Ankit’s associate Ankur is still being searched for.

Shooting on the road to Barowala

The attack took place on 8 September as Kumar travelled towards his home in Barowala with his sister Sakshi on a scooter. Near a point about 200 metres from the Jio petrol pump, 2 men on a motorcycle stopped them and allegedly opened fire.

Kumar suffered serious injuries in the shooting. A first information report was registered at Patel Nagar police station, after which investigators began examining CCTV footage and electronic surveillance records.

Police said these leads helped identify the suspected assailants. On 11 September, officers tried to stop 2 men riding a motorcycle near Gorakhpur Chowk. The riders allegedly fled towards a pathway in a tea plantation and fired at the police.

According to police, officers returned fire and Ankit was shot in the leg. Ankur escaped during the incident. The police account of the exchange has not been tested by a court.

Police account of the alleged motive

During questioning, Malia reportedly told investigators that she worked at Ujjivan Bank in Haridwar from 2020 to 2023. She met Kumar during that period, and the 2 developed a relationship, police said.

Police said Malia married a man from Saharanpur in 2023 under family pressure. That marriage later ended, according to the account attributed to investigators. She remained in contact with Kumar during the intervening period, police alleged.

Kumar moved to Dehradun in 2025. In February 2026, he became engaged to another woman and stopped speaking with Malia. Police said he also blocked her on social media, after which she allegedly decided to have him killed.

Investigators allege that Malia gave Ankit Kumar’s graph and information about his bank office. Police further claim that Ankit received ₹1.20 lakh as an advance towards the alleged contract.

Arrests and material recovered

Police arrested Malia Rehman and Mohit near the Inter State Bus Terminal. Ankit was taken into custody after being injured, according to the police account. Ankur remains at large, and officers are continuing efforts to locate him.

Police also claim to have recovered a 315-bore country-made pistol, 2 spent cartridges and the unregistered motorcycle allegedly used in the incident from Ankit’s possession. The investigation remains based on police allegations and recoveries; the accused have not been convicted by a court.

Conclusion

Patel Nagar police have arrested 2 alleged conspirators and detained an alleged shooter in the Barowala firing case. The investigation continues as police search for Ankur and pursue the remaining legal process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What happened in the Barowala firing case?

Satyam Kumar was allegedly shot while travelling by scooter with his sister on 8 September. Police said 2 motorcycle-borne men carried out the attack.

Q. Who has been arrested?

Police arrested Kumar’s former girlfriend, Malia Rehman, and her associate Mohit. The alleged shooter Ankit Chauhan was also taken into custody after being injured.

Q. What motive have police alleged?

Police allege that Malia planned the attack after Kumar became engaged to another woman and stopped communicating with her.

Q. How much money was allegedly agreed for the attack?

Police allege that a payment of ₹5 lakh was agreed. Investigators further claim that ₹1.20 lakh was paid as an advance.

Q. Is anyone still missing from the case?

Yes. Police are searching for Ankur, who allegedly escaped after the motorcycle riders fled near Gorakhpur Chowk.