A suspect linked to the shooting death of motorcycle mechanic Happy was captured after a late-night gunfight with police in a forest between Bahadarabad and Daulatpur, Haridwar. Police said the suspect was shot in the leg during the exchange, while another accused escaped into the darkness.
The captured suspect was identified as Mudassir, a resident of Saharanpur. Police took him to the district hospital for treatment. SSP Navneet Singh visited the hospital after learning about the operation and questioned the injured suspect.
How the police operation unfolded
Police had been searching for those wanted in Happy’s murder, which took place about one week ago in the Shantarshah area of Bahadarabad. Acting on information about the suspects, a police team surrounded part of the forest between Bahadarabad and Daulatpur late on Saturday night.
According to police, the suspects opened fire after realising that they were surrounded. Officers responded, and Mudassir sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the exchange. Police personnel then caught him at the scene.
His alleged associate used the darkness and forest terrain to flee. Multiple police teams launched an intensive search across the area, including nearby routes and locations where the suspect might seek shelter.
Search for the second suspect continues
Bahadarabad police sealed the surrounding area after the encounter. The search operation is being conducted under Inspector Amarjeet Singh, with teams combing the forest and nearby areas for the absconding suspect.
SP City Deepak Singh and other police officers also reached the area to monitor the operation. Police said the search would continue alongside questioning of the injured suspect.
The report does not establish a court finding against either suspect. Police are investigating their alleged involvement in the murder and gathering further evidence.
Police examine the murder motive
Happy was publicly shot dead in the Shantarshah area about a week before the encounter. The killing caused alarm in the locality and prompted police to pursue several investigative leads.
Following Mudassir’s capture, investigators are questioning him about the reason for the killing and whether anyone directed the attack. Police are also examining the escaped suspect’s alleged role, possible locations and links to other people connected with the case.
Officials said information obtained during questioning and any future capture of the fleeing suspect would guide further action. Police were also working to clarify the broader picture of the murder by Sunday morning, according to the report.
Conclusion
Police have captured Mudassir after the Haridwar gunfight and are treating him for a leg injury, while the search for his alleged associate continues. The investigation into Happy’s killing and its motive remains ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the gunfight take place?
The exchange of fire took place in forestland between Bahadarabad and Daulatpur in Haridwar.
Q. Who was captured by police?
Police identified the captured suspect as Mudassir, a resident of Saharanpur.
Q. What happened to Mudassir?
He suffered a gunshot wound to his leg and was admitted to the district hospital for treatment.
Q. Did anyone escape?
Yes. Police said another alleged associate escaped by using the darkness and forest terrain.
Q. Who visited the injured suspect?
SSP Navneet Singh reached the district hospital and questioned him.
Q. When was Happy killed?
Happy, a motorcycle mechanic, was shot dead in the Shantarshah area of Bahadarabad about one week before the encounter.
Q. What are investigators trying to establish?
Police are questioning the captured suspect about the motive, the alleged direction behind the killing and the roles of other people connected with the case.
Q. Who is leading the forest search?
Bahadarabad police began the search under Inspector Amarjeet Singh, with several teams involved in the operation.
