The Punjab Police have surrounded the murderers of Singer Moosewala in Amritsar. 3 hours had passed since the encounter began. The police have killed a gangster and 3 policemen have also been injured.
Two of the 3 gangsters are named Manpreet Mannu Kussa and Jagroop Roopa. The identity of the third gangster is yet to be ascertained.
Apart from Anti Gangster Task Force, Special Operation Cell, Organized Crime Control Unit, Amritsar Police are present on the spot. Police's best shooter and quick reaction team are also present. This encounter is taking place in the village on the road leading to the Attari border. The area is about 10 kilometers away from the India-Pakistan border.
Firing is taking place from both sides. One of the gangsters has started firing at the police with an AK-47. The locals of the area are advised to stay inside their homes.
Police investigation revealed that Jagroop Roopa and Manpreet Mannu, the sharpshooters who killed Moosewala, were roaming in Punjab even after the murder.
Also read: Moosewala massacre: Punjab Police encounter with sharpshooters Mannu and Roopa in Amritsar; firing from both sides
According to sources, they were hiding in a village in Tarn Taran till the end of June. Roopa is a resident of this area. Here another gangster Tufan hid them in his farmhouse. Gangster Raiya was also present with them.
Both the gangsters were seen in Moga's Samalsar on 21 June. They were caught on the CCTV camera while going on the stolen bike. Sharpshooter Mannu Kussa is close to gangster Lawrence and his Canadian sitting partner Goldie Brar. On May 29, Mannu shot Moosewala in Jawaharke, Mansa.