The main accused in the Junaid murder case has been arrested by the police after an encounter. The accused fired at the police in a dramatic fashion, to which the police retaliated, injuring and apprehending him. He will now be presented in court, and the investigation into the case is ongoing.
Detailed Account:
On June 16, cloth merchant Junaid was murdered near Yug Hospital in Meerut. Following the incident, the accused, Suhail, was absconding, and a reward of Rs 25,000 had been announced for his apprehension.
During a night patrol and checking on Hapur Road, Suhail was spotted approaching on a scooter. When the police motioned for him to stop, he opened fire on them. The police retaliated, and Suhail sustained a gunshot wound to his leg, after which he was taken into custody in an injured condition.
The police have recovered a country-made pistol, cartridges, and a scooter from the accused.
It has been reported that Junaid was asked to provide alcohol, which he refused. This reportedly angered Imran and Suhail, leading to the incident.
Suhail has been transported to the hospital in his injured state. Further legal proceedings will be initiated against him.
Inferences & Open Issues
It is currently unknown whether Suhail committed this crime alone or if other associates were involved. The police and investigating agencies need to ascertain if there was a criminal conspiracy, the use of other weapons, or any form of protection/patronage involved in this incident.
Due to his arrest in an injured state, it is possible that a full interrogation of the accused has not yet been conducted. Media reports and police statements often provide only preliminary information — facts may evolve as the investigation progresses.
Legal Action and Future Plan
He will now be presented before the court. Further investigation into the case is underway — the roles of any other accomplices, the exact sequence of events, and other details are yet to be clarified.
