Noida: Two men suspected of being involved in a series of house break-ins in Dadri were arrested following a gunfight with police on Friday. One of the suspects was shot in the leg as the two tried to escape, police said.A police unit from Dadri station was conducting checks near Nayi Basti turn, close to RV Northland, when they spotted the two men — Sajid alias Tichkale alias Satmola (29) and Rizwan alias Kale (28), residents of Mohalla Mewatiyan in Dadri — approaching on a motorcycle. When cops signalled the men to stop, they allegedly turned their motorcycle around and attempted to flee towards a nearby cremation ground.As cops chased the two men, one of them allegedly fired at the police personnel. In the retaliatory firing, Sajid was shot in his leg. He was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment. Rizwan was arrested during a combing operation later.Police recovered a country-made .315-bore pistol, one live and one spent cartridge, a knife and a stolen motorcycle from the accused. Two pairs of anklets, two rings and a chain were also recovered.During questioning, the suspects allegedly admitted they were involved in two house break-ins in the Dadri area, including one at a Naya Gaon Basantpur house around a month ago. Two days before their arrest, they allegedly targeted another locked house in Surajpur Vihar Colony along with two accomplices.The suspects allegedly told investigators that they had divided the stolen jewellery among themselves and were on their way to sell their share when police intercepted them.Police said Sajid was facing charges in five cases, including a murder-robbery in 2020 and under the Excise Act. Rizwan has eight cases against him, including offences under the Arms Act, NDPS Act and Excise Act.
