Tarn Taran, Oct. 13 -- A gangster allegedly linked to the Satta Naushehra gang was injured in a police encounter near Fatehabad town in Tarn Taran district on Sunday, while his accomplice managed to flee the scene.

The arrested accused has been identified as Gursewak Singh alias Bomb, who sustained a bullet injury to his leg during the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalised under police custody.

According to the police, a checkpoint (naka) had been set up at the drain bridge near Goindwal Sahib area. Two individuals in a car approached the naka but attempted to flee when signalled to stop. The police gave chase, and the suspects' car eventually went off the road. Trapped, both men exited the vehicle and opened fire on the police...