Friend Turned Robber: Sahil Murdered in Sonipat, Mastermind Encountered

• Sahil was stabbed to death during a robbery at his home in Malha Majra village, Sonipat, after recognizing one of the robbers as his former friend, Shekhar.
• Shekhar, a goldsmith who made Sahil's wedding jewelry, masterminded the robbery to repay debts, knowing the valuables in Sahil's house.
• Sonipat Crime Branch Kundli and Special Anti-Gangster Unit solved the case, apprehending accused Shahnawaz and identifying others.
• Mastermind Shekhar and accomplice Shafiq were injured in a retaliatory police encounter in Malha Majra after opening fire on officers.
• Both injured accused are undergoing treatment; three more accomplices are absconding, and police are actively searching for them.

Why It Matters: A friend's betrayal led to Sahil's murder during a robbery, with the mastermind later injured in a police encounter.