Sidhu Moose Wala murder: Sharpshooters Rupa, Mannu gunned down in encounter near Amritsar

Punjab Police undertook a major crackdown in the Punjabi Singer and politician Sidhu Moose Wala murder case, killing two accused in an encounter near Amritsar on Wednesday. Three policemen suffered minor injuries while  journalist was also injured in the encounter. 

The shootout which reportedly began at around 11 am went on for more than 4 hours at least on the outskirts of Amritsar the India-Pakistan border. Visuals from the incident surfaced. 

#WATCH | Punjab: Encounter underway between police & gangsters at Cheecha Bhakna village of Amritsar district in Punjab. Gunshots heard in the background.

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The operation was conducted after information was received regarding two accused Manpreet Singh alias Mannu and Jagroop Singh alias Rupa were holed up in Bhakna village near the Attari border. 

The police had been tailing the accused ahead of the encounter which was led by the Anti-Gangster Task Force of Punjab Police. The police also recovered a pistol and an AK-47 from the slain gangsters. 

"Heavy exchange of fire took place today, 2 gangsters involved in Sidhu Moose Wala case namely Jagroop Singh Roopa & Manpreet Singh killed. We have recovered an AK47 & a pistol. 3 police officials have also suffered minor injuries," said Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav.

Manpreet, an ally of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, along with Jagroop and others had gunned down Moose Wala on May 29.  

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(With inputs from agencies)