An Army soldier posted with the President's Bodyguard was shot in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, on Deepavali night. Police teams are searching for two suspects.

An Indian Army soldier assigned to the President’s Bodyguard suffered gunshot injuries in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district on Deepavali night, authorities said. The soldier remains in stable condition while undergoing medical treatment.

The attack occurred during holiday festivities in the district, where two unidentified assailants opened fire before fleeing the location. Medical responders transferred the injured jawan to a hospital, where doctors stabilized his condition.

Law enforcement agencies launched an immediate manhunt to identify and capture the perpetrators. Three dedicated police teams have been deployed across Baghpat and surrounding areas to conduct raids and track the suspects.

Search operations underway

Investigative teams are examining security camera footage from neighboring properties and gathering forensic evidence from the site. Police officials confirmed that the motive behind the attack remains under investigation as officers question potential witnesses.

The injured service member belongs to the President’s Bodyguard, a premier household cavalry regiment of the Indian Army tasked with ceremonial duties and personal protection for the President of India.

Investigation details

Senior police officers confirmed that security checkpoints have been established along primary transit routes leading out of Baghpat. Specialized units are analyzing mobile network data and local intelligence inputs to trace the movement of the suspects.

Medical personnel treating the soldier stated that his condition is stable and that he continues to receive specialized care. Doctors confirmed his injuries are not life-threatening.

Police operations are ongoing, with three teams conducting targeted raids across suspected locations to apprehend the two individuals involved in the shooting.