Panchkula, May 1 -- Two alleged gang members were injured in an encounter near the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Sector 23, on Thursday evening, with police claiming to have foiled an extortion attempt on a Karnal dhaba. The accused have been identified as Mukesh, 34, and Sonu, 23, of Guhla-Cheeka in Kaithal, who are believed to be linked to the Noni Rana and Monu Gurjar gang. Both sustained bullet injuries to their legs during the exchange of fire and were admitted to Sector 6 civil hospital. According to deputy commissioner of police (crime) Amrinder Singh, the district's anti-narcotics cell had information about the suspects' movement with illegal weapons. Acting on the tip-off, police set up checkpoints and intensified patrolling in Sector 23. Police spotted the duo near a dumping site in the area, where they were riding a motorcycle without a registration plate. When officers attempted to stop them, the suspects lost control over the two-wheeler and allegedly opened fire while trying to escape. Police retaliated, leading to an exchange of around six rounds. Both suspects were overpowered after sustaining injuries to their shin and calf. The DCP (crime) added that both accused have a criminal history, with cases already registered against them under the Arms Act and NDPS Act. Chandimandir police station has registered a fresh case under the Arms Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused will be produced before a local court once they are declared fit forquestioning....