Ferozepur, April 27 -- Two gangsters were injured and a third was arrested following a late evening encounter with Ferozepur police on Saturday.

The injured have been admitted to the civil hospital, where their condition is said to be stable.

As per information, the trio was allegedly involved in the recent shooting incidents targeting a municipal councillor.

Cops had received a tip-off about the presence of some suspicious persons on the road from Number 7 Barrier to the cremation ground in the cantonment area and set up a checkpoint.

The team soon spotted the trio, with their faces covered, riding a motorcycle. When signaled to stop, they attempted to flee towards the deserted road leading to the cremation ground.

As police pursued...