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Crime
Gujarat ATS Stops Punjab Trio’s Escape to Maharashtra After Sandhu Murder
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:26 AM
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The Gujarat Anti‑Terrorism Squad intercepted a group of three men from Punjab who were attempting to flee to Maharashtra following the murder of a person named Sandhu.
The Gujarat Anti‑Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a trio of men from Punjab in a coordinated operation that prevented them from reaching a hideout in Maharashtra. The men were believed to be linked to the murder of an individual named Sandhu, which had triggered a manhunt across state lines.
According to officials, the trio had been on the run since the incident and were planning to cross into Maharashtra to evade law enforcement. The Gujarat ATS, after receiving intelligence about their movements, intercepted them at a checkpoint near the Gujarat‑Maharashtra border.
All three men were taken into custody without any resistance. Police have stated that they are being investigated for their alleged involvement in the murder and for attempting to flee the jurisdiction. The arrest is part of a broader effort by Gujarat authorities to curb cross‑border criminal activity.
The Gujarat ATS has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements that could be related to the case. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released by the police department.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in tracking and apprehending suspects who attempt to cross state borders to escape justice.
According to officials, the trio had been on the run since the incident and were planning to cross into Maharashtra to evade law enforcement. The Gujarat ATS, after receiving intelligence about their movements, intercepted them at a checkpoint near the Gujarat‑Maharashtra border.
All three men were taken into custody without any resistance. Police have stated that they are being investigated for their alleged involvement in the murder and for attempting to flee the jurisdiction. The arrest is part of a broader effort by Gujarat authorities to curb cross‑border criminal activity.
The Gujarat ATS has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements that could be related to the case. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released by the police department.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in tracking and apprehending suspects who attempt to cross state borders to escape justice.