3 more held after encounter in Sonipat court murder case

Sonipat: Three more accused were arrested after a police encounter in Sonipat on Saturday in connection with the murder of a youth outside Kharkhoda court earlier this month.Police said the accused, of whom belong to Dubaldhan village in Jhajjar distric, sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire with the Sector 7 SUAG unit and were admitted to hospital under police security.The case relates to the murder of Neeraj alias Katiya, a resident of Dubaldhan village, who was shot dead outside Kharkhoda court on May 16 after attending a hearing in a dowry-related case involving his wife.According to police, Neeraj was heading towards the bus stand at 12.15pm when a white Toyota Brezza allegedly hit him near the tehsil gate. As he fell, armed assailants allegedly opened fire, killing him on the spot before fleeing.Based on a complaint by the victim's brother, police had earlier arrested two accused — Sunny and Avan alias Kala. The three men who have been arrested now include Sahil alias Bhau, Sahil, son of Avan, and Sohan.