3 arrested after exchange of fire in Shiv Sena leader Mangat Ram murder case

NEW DELHI: In a joint operation conducted by the CIA Moga and CIA Malout, an exchange of fire took place while police attempted to apprehend the accused in the murder case of Mangat Ram, a Shiv Sena member from Moga.
According to a press note, "During an attempt to arrest the accused in FIR No. 64/2025 under Sections 103(1), 191(3), 190 BNS, and 25/27 Arms Act registered at PS City South, Moga, regarding the murder of Mangat Ram (Shiv Sena Moga), a joint operation was conducted by CIA Moga and CIA Malout."
Based on intelligence inputs, police tracked the suspects to their hideout in Angadpura Mohalla, Moga, and surrounded them. The accused, identified as Arun alias Deepu (son of Gurpreet Singh), Arun alias Singha (son of Babbu Singh), and Rajveer alias Laddo (son of Ashok Kumar), were linked to the murder investigation.
As officers moved in for the arrest, the suspects opened fire. Reports indicate that two shots were fired from a 0.32 pistol and three from a 0.30 pistol. In self-defense, police retaliated, discharging three rounds from a 9mm pistol and one from a 0.32 pistol.
During the exchange, Arun sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg, while Singha was shot in the right leg. Rajveer suffered injuries while attempting to escape. The injured suspects were transported to Civil Hospital in Malout for treatment.
Mangat Ram was shot dead on March 13.
"Mangat Ram, a Shiv Sena leader from Moga, has been killed in a firing incident that took place last night. We have registered an FIR based on his wife's statement. There are a total of 6 accused named in the FIR. Further investigation is underway... A saloon owner and a child have also been injured," Moga SP told ANI on Friday.
"First, the firing took place in a saloon, injuring one person. Then they started chasing Manga Ram while firing... They fired shots on the street near the stadium, killing Manga Ram... Further investigation is underway... A total of 4-5 shots were fired...," he added.