Notorious gangster Manpreet Mannu injured in police encounter in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, May 24, 1015: In a late evening encounter today, police shot and injured infamous gangster Manpreet Mannu, who had been absconding in connection with three murder cases, including a double murder in the city. Mannu, a resident of Nihala Kilcha, had been evading arrest for a long time.
According to SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, the incident occurred near the Qila Chowk checkpoint during a routine blockade. When police confronted Mannu, he attempted to flee, but his motorcycle skidded. In a bid to escape, he opened fire on the police. One of the bullets struck a government police vehicle. In retaliation, police shot Mannu in the leg and apprehended him.
Mannu was admitted to the civil hospital, and his condition is reported to be stable. Police recovered two pistols from his possession. SSP Sidhu revealed that Mannu is a close associate of gangster Aashif Chopra, currently residing abroad. The police are conducting an in-depth investigation into the case.