Noida: A minor collision between two scooters reportedly escalated into a violent altercation, resulting in the death of a young man. On Wednesday, November 11, Noida Police arrested a murder accused who had been absconding in connection with the case following an encounter in Sector 3. The accused, identified as Aftab alias Tussi, allegedly opened fire at the police team while attempting to escape. Police retaliated in self-defence, shooting him in the leg. He was subsequently arrested and admitted to hospital for treatment.
Accused Hiding in Park Opened Fire at Police
According to police, on November 11, the Phase-1 police station team received information through local intelligence that Aftab alias Tussi, son of Riyazuddin and a resident of Naya Bans, Sector 15, Noida, was hiding in a park in Sector 3 and planning to escape.
Acting on the information, the police team immediately reached the location and cordoned off the area. A motorcycle belonging to the accused was found parked outside the park.
During a search operation, the accused and his companion spotted the approaching police personnel and attempted to flee. When officers tried to surround and apprehend them, Aftab allegedly opened fire at the police team with the intention of killing them.
Police retaliated in self-defence, hitting the accused in the leg. He fell injured and was immediately taken into custody. Police are also investigating the role of his companion.
Scooter Collision Dispute Turned Fatal, One Dead and Another Injured
The incident dates back to the intervening night of November 8 and 9, when a dispute reportedly broke out over a scooter collision. What began as a verbal argument soon escalated into violence.
During the altercation, Amit sustained serious head injuries, while Shivam also suffered a head injury. Both were rushed to the hospital for treatment, where doctors declared Amit dead. Shivam remains under medical treatment.
Following the incident, Phase-1 police registered an FIR under Case No. 579/2026 under Sections 103(1) and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Aftab alias Tussi had been absconding since the registration of the case.
Illegal Firearm, Ammunition and Motorcycle Recovered
Police recovered an illegal .315-bore country-made pistol, one live cartridge and one empty cartridge from the accused.
The Hero Splendor motorcycle allegedly used in the incident was also seized. The vehicle bears registration number UP-16-EL-2923.
During the investigation, police further discovered that three other criminal cases had previously been registered against the accused.
Additional DCP Confirms Details of Police Encounter
Additional DCP Noida Abhay Kumar Mishra confirmed that the Phase-1 police team had acted on local intelligence to apprehend the accused, who was wanted in a murder case.
He stated that the accused opened fire at police personnel during the attempted arrest. In retaliatory firing carried out in self-defence, he sustained a bullet injury to his leg.
The accused was arrested and admitted to hospital. Police also recovered an illegal firearm, ammunition and the motorcycle allegedly used in the incident.
Further legal proceedings are underway, and investigators are examining additional links in the case.
