Madhya Pradesh police encounter two suspects in Khategaon officer murder case

Police in the Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh engaged in two separate encounters with suspects accused of killing Khategaon Station House Officer Dilip Puri. The officer was reportedly crushed by a truck while attempting to intercept a vehicle carrying alcohol.

According to Superintendent of Police Aditya Mishra, one suspect, Gajendra, was being transported from Alirajpur to Dewas when he allegedly snatched a revolver from an officer and opened fire. In the ensuing retaliatory firing by police, Gajendra sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.

A second suspect, Dheeraj, reportedly attempted to escape custody near the Not Press police station by seizing a weapon. He was also shot in the leg during police response. Both suspects were transferred to hospitals in Indore for treatment.

Following the death of Officer Puri, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced financial assistance of one crore rupees for the victim's family and a position as a sub-inspector for his wife.