Disha Patani’s Bareilly home shooters killed in police encounter
Disha Patani’s Bareilly home shooters killed in police encounter
The accused, Ravindra alias Kallu from Rohtak and Arun from Sonipat identified as members of the Rohit Godara–Goldy Brar gang were killed after an encounter with police near Ghaziabad’s Tronica City on Wednesday.
The shooters were tracked after being spotted on the same motorcycle used during the September 12 firing outside Patani’s house.
A statement revealed that a joint operation by the Delhi Police, Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Haryana STF led to a shootout in which both were critically injured. They later succumbed to their injuries in hospital.
Reportedly, the Goldy Brar gang claimed responsibility for the firing in a social media post shortly after the incident, alleging that the Patani family had disrespected Sanatana Dharma with remarks against saints Premanand Maharaj and Anidruddhacharya Maharaj.
The Police said that the assailants targeted Disha Patani’s father, Jagdish Patani, a retired police officer, who was home at the time. According to the FIR, around 3:30 am on September 12, Jagdish Patani was alerted by his dogs to two men on a motorcycle near his balcony. When he asked who they were, one of the assailants said, “Kill him,” before opening fire. Patani escaped unhurt by hiding behind a balcony pillar. Several rounds, including two aerial shots, were fired. A CCTV footage capturing the incident has also emerged now.
Following the attack, Bareilly police registered a case, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally spoke to Jagdish Patani, directing police to crack the case at the earliest. Security was increased around the Patani residence as CCTV footage and crime records from neighbouring states were analysed, leading to Wednesday’s encounter.
Police recovered a Glock pistol, a Zigana pistol and several cartridges from the encounter spot. Officials said further investigation was ongoing to identify others linked to the gang.
News Edit KV Raman
