Two accused who attacked Rashtrapati Bhavan security personnel apprehended in police encounter

The police have apprehended both the accused who opened fire on Saurabh Tomar, a security personnel deployed at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district following an encounter, according to a report by Aaj Tak. A clash took place between the police and the accused in the forest of Budhpur village, during which the main accused, Dhiraj, began firing at the police team. In response, the police opened fire in self-defence, resulting in Dhiraj sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg and being injured. Meanwhile, the second accused, Monu, was apprehended by the police after they cordoned off the area.

The entire incident took place in Gopalpur Khada village of Ramla police station area in Baghpat. A dispute had arisen regarding bursting firecrackers on the night of Diwali. Initially, there was only a minor verbal altercation, but the dispute escalated rapidly to the point of gunfire. It is alleged that during this dispute, Dhiraj and Monu opened fire on Saurabh Tomar, who is deployed at Rashtrapati Bhavan, causing him serious injuries. Saurabh Tomar sustained serious injuries due to the gunshot and was subsequently admitted to the hospital for treatment.

Since the shooting incident occurred, the police had been searching for both the accused. The police had formed three different police teams to apprehend the accused. During the investigation, the police received information that Dhiraj and Monu were hiding in the forest of Budhpur village. Upon receiving this information, the police teams cordoned off the forest. According to the Aaj Tak report, seeing themselves surrounded as the police carried out the cordon, Dhiraj began firing at the police team.

The police returned fire as part of self-defence against the attack. During this clash, Dhiraj was hit by a bullet in the leg and fell down injured. The police also intercepted and arrested the second accused, Monu, from the spot. The injured Dhiraj has been immediately sent to the hospital for treatment. Currently, the police are interrogating both the accused and have initiated further legal proceedings in this matter.

Providing details regarding this encounter, Baghpat SP Purnendu Singh stated that a clash occurred with the accused who shot the Rashtrapati Bhavan security personnel on the night of Diwali. He confirmed that in this clash, the accused Dhiraj sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and the second accused was caught after being cordoned off. The injured Dhiraj is undergoing treatment in the hospital, and the police are now interrogating both the accused to obtain more information.

The reason behind this incident was that Saurabh Tomar, deployed at Rashtrapati Bhavan, had come to his village on leave and was celebrating the Diwali festival with his family. However, a dispute regarding bursting firecrackers in the village took such a massive form that gunfire was exchanged. The accused had been absconding since the incident and were hiding in the forest, and have now been taken into custody by the police.

Saurabh Tomar serves as a security personnel at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He holds the important responsibility of being a personal bodyguard to the President. He fell victim to the attack while he was at his home on leave during this incident.