Two accused of firing at Disha Patani's home killed in encounter

Disha Patani

Two active members of the Rohit Godara–Goldy Barar gang, accused of opening fire outside the residence of Bollywood actor Disha Patani in Bareilly last week, were killed in an encounter near Tronica City in Ghaziabad on Wednesday.

According to officials, the encounter was carried out in a joint operation involving the Delhi Police Special Cell, the Uttar Pradesh STF, and the Haryana STF. The deceased were identified as Ravinder, a resident of Rohtak in Haryana, and Arun from Sonipat, also in Haryana.

A senior officer from the Haryana STF confirmed, “Both were shot dead and a personnel of Special Cell also sustained injuries during the encounter.”

Delhi Police Special Cell said, “The duo had a direct role in the Bareilly firing case, which had sparked security concerns around high-profile personalities. The incident was suspected to be an intimidation tactic linked to extortion.”

Senior officers further stated that investigations are ongoing to trace other absconding members of the gang.

The incident traces back to September 12, when unidentified assailants fired multiple rounds outside Patani’s residence in Bareilly around 3:45 am, spreading panic in the locality. A case was registered at the Bareilly Kotwali police station, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed swift action, reiterating the government’s “zero-tolerance policy towards crime.”

Additional Director General (ADG) Law and Order, Amitabh Yash, said, “Police examined CCTV footage, gathered intelligence inputs, and matched records from neighbouring states, leading to the identification of the shooters as Ravindra, son of Kallu, resident of Kahni in Rohtak, and Arun, son of Rajendra, resident of Indian Colony, Gohana Road in Sonipat.”

Officials said a joint team of the STF’s Noida unit and Delhi Police intercepted the duo in Tronica City, Ghaziabad. During the ensuing exchange of fire, both accused sustained serious injuries and were rushed to hospital, where they were declared dead.

The ADG confirmed, “Both Ravindra and Arun are active members of the Rohit Godara–Goldy Brar gang. Ravindra has a criminal history and has been involved in several previous cases.”

From the spot, police recovered a Glock pistol, a Zigana pistol, and a large quantity of cartridges, he added.