Roorkee police detained one person after firing at the tyre of a speeding car during a late-night operation linked to suspected illegal arms supply, officials said. Another occupant escaped after leaving the vehicle and using the darkness to evade officers.
The operation involved the Gangnahar Kotwali police and the Special Operations Group (SOG). Police said they received information that suspected arms suppliers were moving around the city in a car and might be preparing for a criminal act.
Police chase the vehicle
After receiving the tip, the teams began searching for the suspected vehicle. Officers later traced the car and tried to stop it, but the driver allegedly accelerated instead of complying.
Police pursued the vehicle through the Nehru Stadium area. The chase continued towards a cowshed in Chaw Mandi, where officers surrounded the car, according to the police account.
Officials said the driver failed to stop despite repeated warnings. Police then fired at the vehicle’s tyre as a precautionary measure. The tyre was damaged, bringing the car to a halt.
During the stop, one person reportedly opened a window and escaped into the darkness. Officers detained the second occupant at the scene and brought the person to Gangnahar Kotwali for questioning.
Investigation continues
Police are questioning the detained person about the escaped companion, the decision to flee and any possible criminal activity connected with the vehicle. The investigation remains at the questioning stage.
No weapon has been recovered from the detained person so far, according to the report. Therefore, the information that prompted the operation remains a police lead under investigation, rather than a confirmed recovery of illegal arms.
Gangnahar Kotwali in-charge Manibhushan Srivastava said officers pursued the vehicle after receiving information and fired at its tyre when it did not stop. He confirmed that one person was detained and that police were searching for the person who escaped.
The immediate next step is the continuing search for the fleeing occupant and further questioning of the detained person. The available information does not state whether an FIR has been registered or whether any formal charges have been filed.
Conclusion
Police detained one occupant after stopping a suspected car during an arms-supply investigation in Roorkee, while another escaped. No weapon has been recovered so far, and the investigation is continuing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the police operation take place?
The operation took place in Roorkee and involved Gangnahar Kotwali police and the SOG. The vehicle was pursued through the Nehru Stadium area towards a cowshed in Chaw Mandi.
Q. Why did police stop the car?
Police said they had received information linking the suspected occupants to illegal arms supply and possible criminal activity.
Q. Why did police fire at the vehicle?
Police said the driver ignored repeated warnings and continued speeding away. Officers then fired at the tyre to stop the car.
Q. How many people were detained?
one person was detained at the scene. Another occupant escaped into the darkness.
Q. Were weapons recovered?
No weapon has been recovered from the detained person so far.
Q. What is happening next?
Police are questioning the detained person and searching for the escaped occupant.
