Punjab encounter: Notorious gangster, accomplice arrested after gunfight with Mohali Police
PTC Web Desk: In a dramatic encounter near the Ghaggar bridge on the Zirakpur-Ambala highway, the Mohali Police and Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) successfully arrested notorious gangster Malkiyat Singh, alias Maxi, and his accomplice Sandeep. Both were brought from a Punjab jail on a production warrant when they attempted to resist arrest, leading to an exchange of gunfire.
During the recovery operation, Maxi pulled out a concealed pistol and opened fire on the police. In retaliation, the Mohali Police and AGTF responded with controlled firing, injuring Maxi in the leg. He was immediately taken into custody and later shifted to Mohali Civil Hospital for medical treatment.
Maxi is an active member of the Goldy Brar and Goldy Dhillon gang and has been involved in an extortion racket across Punjab. In January 2025, the gang allegedly demanded Rs 50 lakh in extortion from a property dealer in Mohali. Maxi already has multiple cases registered against him for extortion and possession of illegal firearms.
Following the encounter, the police recovered a .32 bore pistol from the accused. Mohali SSP Sandeep Garg arrived at the scene and confirmed that the gangsters had concealed weapons despite being in police custody. “They pulled out a hidden pistol and fired at the police, forcing us to retaliate. Maxi was injured in the leg, and both gangsters were arrested,” he stated.
Both suspects face multiple criminal charges, including extortion and illegal arms possession. The Mohali Police have intensified their crackdown on organised crime networks operating in the region.
- PTC NEWS
