Four alleged gangsters died during a police encounter in Gurugram, Haryana, on Thursday night [1].
The incident highlights the escalating violence between organized crime syndicates and law enforcement in the region. The clash involved members of the Deepak Nandal gang, a group known for targeting high-profile individuals.
The confrontation occurred around 9:30 p.m. on July 9, 2026 [2], in the Sushant Lok Phase-II area [3]. According to police reports, the Gurugram Police Crime Branch team acted on intelligence regarding a suspicious Scorpio SUV carrying armed men [4].
When the police team attempted to intercept the vehicle, the suspects opened fire, prompting a return of fire from the officers [4]. The ensuing shootout involved 60 rounds fired [2].
Four of the alleged gangsters died in the exchange [1]. Three police officers sustained bullet injuries during the fight [3]. The injured officers were transported for medical treatment following the encounter.
Authorities linked the suspects to the Deepak Nandal gang [4]. Reports indicate the group may have been targeting a businessman before the police intervention [2]. The Crime Branch said it continues to investigate the specifics of the gang's planned activity in the area.
“Four alleged gangsters died during a police encounter in Gurugram”
This encounter underscores the volatility of gang-related crime in Haryana, specifically the activities of the Deepak Nandal gang. The high volume of gunfire in a residential and commercial area like Sushant Lok Phase-II suggests an increase in the armament of local criminal elements and a more aggressive tactical approach by the Crime Branch to neutralize organized crime threats.
