Chandigarh, Oct. 24 -- Chandigarh Police was involved in an encounter with the alleged accused of in the murder of a 17-year-old former student of St. Joseph's Convent School, in the forest area of Sector 50. The alleged accused sustained a gunshot wound during the encounter.

The operation was carried out by the Operation Cell team under the leadership of Inspector Sekhon. Police teams have been deployed at the spot.

The police investigation had indicated that the murder was allegedly a contract killing. According to police sources, the name of Lucky Patial, a gangster associated with the Bambiha gang, emerged in connection with the alleged conspiracy.

The murder is suspected to have stemmed from personal rivalry following an assault i...