Noida: Two suspected burglars, allegedly involved in a series of house break-ins in the Dadri area, were arrested following a gunfight with police Friday. One of the suspects sustained a bullet injury to his leg in the shootout while the other was apprehended in a subsequent combing operation, police said.The arrested suspects are Sajid alias Tichkale alias Satmola (29) and Rizwan alias Kale (28), both residents of Mohalla Mewatiyan in Dadri.According to police, a team from Dadri Police Station was conducting routine checks of suspicious persons and vehicles near the Nayi Basti turn, close to RV Northland, when they spotted two men approaching on a motorcycle. When officers signalled them to stop, the suspects allegedly turned their motorcycle around and attempted to flee towards a cremation ground.Police said the team pursued the suspects, following which one of them allegedly opened fire at the officers to escape and Sajid sustained a bullet injury to his leg. He was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment.Police recovered a country-made .315-bore pistol, one live cartridge, one spent cartridge, an illegal knife and a stolen motorcycle allegedly used in the offences. Two pairs of anklets made of white metal, two rings and a chain made of yellow metal were also found.During questioning, the suspects allegedly admitted to committing two burglaries in the Dadri area.Police said the duo had allegedly broken into a house in Naya Gaon Basantpur around a month ago. Two days before their arrest, they allegedly targeted another locked house in Surajpur Vihar Colony with two accomplices.The suspects allegedly told investigators that they had divided the stolen jewellery among themselves and were on their way to sell their share when police intercepted them.Officials said both suspects have extensive criminal records. Sajid has five previously registered cases, including one involving murder and robbery in 2020, besides cases under Excise Act and provisions relating to theft.Rizwan has eight previously registered cases, including offences under Arms Act, NDPS Act and Excise Act, along with burglary-related cases.Police said cases concerning the two recent burglaries were already registered at Dadri Police Station. Further investigation is underway to identify and trace the two other alleged accomplices and establish whether the suspects were involved in additional house burglaries in the area.
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