Friend Turned Robber: Sahil Murdered in Sonipat, Mastermind Encountered

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News18•14-01-2026, 08:58
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.
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