Meerut, April 28 -- The main accused in the murder of 23-year-old Shoaib in Baraut was arrested by the Baghpat Police on Tuesday. Mohd Irfan was arrested following an exchange of fire during which constable Virendra Singh sustained a gunshot injury. The injured constable was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.

According to police officials, the incident unfolded when a police team was checking vehicles near the canal embankment in the industrial area and a colony under construction along Daula Road. During the operation, Irfan, the prime suspect in the murder case, appeared at the scene. Upon spotting the police, he allegedly opened fire, hitting constable Virendra Singh in the left arm.

The accused was injure...