Ghaziabad: In a historic first, an all-women police team in Ghaziabad carried out their maiden encounter late Monday night, resulting in the arrest of a notorious criminal after a brief chase and exchange of gunfire near Lohia Nagar.
The accused, Jitendra, son of Nandkishore, a resident of Vijay Nagar’s Sector-9 and a known history-sheeter with over 10 registered cases of theft and robbery, was apprehended following a tip-off during a routine night checking operation.
Encounter Details: Chase, Gunfire, and Arrest
Led by SHO of the Mahila Thana, Ritu Tyagi, along with two women sub-inspectors, Vineeta Yadav and Bhuvneshwari Singh, and two women head constables, Mamata Kumari and Neetu Singh, the female officers intercepted Jitendra who was riding a scooter near Meerut Road.
Despite police signals to stop, Jitendra tried to flee, lost control of his scooter, and fell. Attempting to escape on foot, he fired a country-made pistol at the female officers. The team retaliated with gunfire, injuring him in the leg before subduing and arresting him.
The injured criminal was then carried by the female officers to a police vehicle and admitted to District MMG Ghaziabad Hospital for treatment.
उक्त सम्बन्ध में श्रीमती उपासना पाण्डेय, सहायक पुलिस आयुक्त नन्दग्राम की वीडियो बाइट-@Uppolice https://t.co/VOUOjuBHf8 pic.twitter.com/x9XCNGSqwh
— POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GHAZIABAD (@ghaziabadpolice) September 22, 2025
Police Commissioner Praises Historic Action
Ghaziabad Police Commissioner J. Ravinder Gaur lauded the encounter as a landmark achievement, stating,
“This is the first encounter by a female police team in Ghaziabad. It will further empower women and strengthen the female police force.”
Accused’s Criminal Confession and Evidence Recovered
During interrogation, Jitendra confessed to committing thefts and robberies across the NCR region. He admitted to stealing bikes and scooters, which he used to snatch valuables like phones and cash from passersby.
He revealed that the stolen items recovered during his arrest — including tablets and mobile phones — were taken from a house near Crossing Republic, Kamla Hall police station, just the night before. The scooter he was riding was confirmed stolen from Delhi last year.
Jitendra acknowledged using the proceeds from these crimes to fund his personal interests.
On-Site Confession
According to SHO Ritu Tyagi, the accused pleaded with folded hands after being shot, promising never to engage in criminal activities or harm police officers again.
Summary
- Accused: Jitendra, Vijay Nagar resident, history-sheeter with 10+ cases
- Operation led by: SHO Ritu Tyagi and an all-women team
- Incident: Chase, gunfire exchange, injury, and arrest near Lohia Nagar
- Confiscated items: Illegal weapons, stolen tablets, mobile phones, stolen scooter
- Hospitalized: District MMG Ghaziabad Hospital
This incident not only marks a milestone in empowering women in law enforcement but also sends a strong message to criminals about the determination and capability of female police officers.
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