Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 17 (HBTV): The two persons accused of involvement in the firing outside actor Disha Patani's father's residence in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, were killed following an encounter in a joint operation by Delhi Police and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Ghaziabad on Wednesday.
The accused, identified as Ravinda alias Kullu and Arun, affiliated with gangsters Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara, were injured during the encounter near the Tronica City area of Ghaziabad and later succumbed to their injuries, according to Delhi Police.
Both men were residents of Haryana. Ravinda alias Kullu belonged to Rohtak, while Arun was also from Rohtak.
On September 12, gunshots were fired outside Disha Patani's ancestral home in Bareilly's Civil Lines area, with around 10–12 rounds allegedly discharged by two bike-borne assailants.
Following the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had assured Disha Patani's father, Jagdish Patani, of strict action against the accused and adequate security arrangements.
Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara are wanted by the National Investigation Agency and several state police units. Brar is suspected to be in the US, while Godara is believed to be in the UK.
(ANI)