Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday said that they would soon nab the killers of National Investigation Agency (NIA) Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohammad Tanzil, who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Bijnore on Saturday.
"The incident took place around 2 am Saturday night when the NIA officer was returning to his residence after attending a wedding party. On his way back, he slowed his car down at a spot where the road was in a bad condition and the attackers attacked and killed him. His wife is injured. However, both of his children are fine," said Additional Director General (ADG) of police (Law and Order) Daljeet Chowdhary. He also added that the post-mortem of Tanzil is underway.
"We have not yet identified the attackers. Both had covered their faces and were on a speeding bike. The inquest report has been filed and post-mortem is underway, after which things will become clear. The forensic scientists are inspecting all aspects carefully and collecting all evidences. Senior officers of Special Task Force (STF) and Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) will reach the crime spot soon. We are hopeful that we will find the culprit soon," he said.
