History-sheeter shot in leg during Sayla arrest operation after revolver snatch attempt

A wanted history-sheeter accused in six criminal cases was shot in the leg during an arrest operation in Surendranagar district, after he allegedly tried to snatch a police officer's service revolver and attack personnel, police said.

Operation under Rajkot range supervision

The operation was carried out within the Sayla police station limits by a team working under the supervision of the Rajkot range inspector general of police. Officers moved to apprehend Devendra alias Dendu alias Jendu Boricha, who was wanted for offences in Rajkot Rural, Surendranagar and Ahmedabad Rural.

Scuffle and firing

According to officials, Boricha resisted arrest and got into a scuffle with the police team. During the confrontation, he allegedly tried to seize the service revolver of police sub-inspector Bhanu Miyatra. Police said PSI Pruthvisinh Mori fired two rounds to bring the situation under control. The first was a warning shot fired into the air. The second struck Boricha in the leg, immobilising him.

Treatment and legal action

Boricha was taken to a medical facility in Sayla for emergency treatment. He was later shifted to Surendranagar Civil Hospital for further care. Authorities are preparing to register an FIR at Sayla police station under relevant legal provisions, including charges related to obstructing public servants from discharging official duties.

Long criminal record

Police sources said Boricha has a long criminal record, including cases for illegal possession of arms, assault, rioting, criminal conspiracy and criminal intimidation. He was previously detained under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA) and was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in May 2022.