Two wanted criminals associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and carrying a reward of ₹1 lakh each were killed in a joint encounter by Haryana Police and Delhi Police in Bahadurgarh on Thursday (July 2, 2026). A police personnel also sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire.The deceased are identified as Pravesh, resident of Tibba Danasher in Hisar, and Himanshu, son of Sushil Kumar from village Jakhod Khera in Hisar. Both were accused in the sensational murder of Hansi gym owner Kapil on June 11.According to the police, specific intelligence inputs indicated that both accused, armed with sophisticated weapons, were present in Bahadurgarh and planning a serious offence. A joint team of Special Task Force Bahadurgarh, Haryana Police, and the Counter Intelligence Special Cell of Delhi Police moved to surround them.“On spotting the police, the accused opened indiscriminate fire on the police team. In self-defence and in accordance with the law, the police retaliated,” a statement said. In the exchange of fire, both the accused and one police personnel sustained injuries. Bullets also struck the bulletproof jackets of four other personnel, “saving their lives and averting a major tragedy,” the police said.All three injured were rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared Pravesh and Himanshu dead during treatment. The injured police personnel are stated to be stable. Weapons and other evidence were recovered from the spot. The police said further legal proceedings were underway and investigation was ongoing.Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal said the operation was conducted in line with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s “zero-tolerance policy towards crime.”“Haryana Police is taking firm and uncompromising action against organised crime, gangster networks, and all those who challenge the rule of law,” the DGP said, adding that the teams showed “exceptional courage, restraint, and professional competence.” He also wished the injured officer a speedy recovery. Published - July 05, 2026 10:34 am IST