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Two arrested in shooting of president's bodyguard in Uttar Pradesh
Police in Uttar Pradesh have arrested both suspects accused of firing at a presidential security personnel in Bagpat district. One suspect was wounded during a forest encounter while the second was apprehended separately.
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Law enforcement authorities in Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two individuals accused of shooting at a member of the president's security detail, marking a significant development in the high-profile case.
The primary suspect, identified as Dheeraj, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during an encounter that took place in a forest area near Budhpur village. The confrontation occurred as police closed in on the accused following the incident involving the presidential bodyguard.
The second suspect, identified as Monu, was apprehended separately and taken into custody without incident. Both individuals are now in police custody as investigations into the shooting continue.
The case has drawn considerable attention given the nature of the alleged crime, which involves an attack on a member of the presidential security apparatus. Police officials have indicated that further interrogation of the suspects is underway to establish complete details surrounding the incident and any potential motives.