On the evening of May 25, 2026, a wanted criminal, Dharmendra Singh alias Dhamo Barad, sustained a gunshot injury to his left leg during an arrest operation conducted by the Crime Branch in Ahmedabad. The police reported that Singh was wanted in connection with an attempted murder case at the Krishnanagar Police Station and has a notorious criminal background with approximately 26 cases linked to serious offenses such as murder, extortion, and robbery.
The operation unfolded when the Crime Branch received intelligence about Singh's presence at a hotel. Officers successfully located him and initiated the arrest. However, while being transported, Singh attempted to seize a police inspector's service weapon, which sparked a brief struggle inside the vehicle. Inspector Mehul Chauhan recounted, “As he attempted to snatch the weapon, I immediately caught hold of his hand, and a scuffle broke out.”
- Criminal history spans multiple police stations — Singh has been involved in serious offenses
- Incident occurred at 7:45 PM — during transit after the arrest
- Police sustained minor injuries — no serious injuries reported among officers
During the struggle, a shot was fired, resulting in Singh being injured. He was promptly taken to Sola Civil Hospital for medical attention. Authorities confirmed that no police personnel suffered serious injuries, although Inspector Chauhan experienced minor swelling from the altercation.
The operation was based on an FIR concerning attempted murder. Singh had previously been out on bail for several cases at the time of his arrest. Senior police officials are currently evaluating the situation to determine the next steps in legal proceedings against Singh, as his extensive criminal record raises serious concerns about public safety and law enforcement responses in the region.
