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Crime
Hisar Police Encounter in Vinod Panu Murder Case: One Suspect Arrested, Another Injured
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 07:18 AM
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Police in Hisar arrested one suspect in the Vinod Panu murder case while another was wounded after being shot in the leg during the encounter.
Hisar police launched an operation on Tuesday targeting suspects linked to the murder of Vinod Panu. The encounter, which took place in a residential area of the city, resulted in the apprehension of one individual suspected of involvement in the killing.
The second suspect managed to flee but was later shot in the leg by police officers, sustaining a non‑fatal injury. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to face charges alongside the arrested accomplice.
Senior police officials confirmed that the operation was part of an ongoing investigation into the Panu case and emphasized that all necessary legal procedures will be followed. Further details will be released after the forensic examination of the weapons used and the suspects' statements.
The second suspect managed to flee but was later shot in the leg by police officers, sustaining a non‑fatal injury. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to face charges alongside the arrested accomplice.
Senior police officials confirmed that the operation was part of an ongoing investigation into the Panu case and emphasized that all necessary legal procedures will be followed. Further details will be released after the forensic examination of the weapons used and the suspects' statements.