The accused, identified as Ravindra alias Kallu and Arun, were active members of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gang and wanted in multiple criminal cases. The shooters were tracked after being spotted on the same motorcycle used during the September 12 firing outside Patani's house. A joint operation by the Delhi Police, Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Haryana STF led to a shootout in which both were critically injured. They later succumbed to their injuries in hospital, police said in a statement. The for the firing in a social media post shortly after the incident, alleging that the Patani family had disrespected Sanatana Dharma with remarks against saints Premanand Maharaj and Anidruddhacharya Maharaj. Police said the , Jagdish Patani, a retired police officer, who was at home at the time. According to the FIR, around 3:30 am on September 12, Jagdish Patani was alerted by his dogs to two men on a motorcycle near his balcony. When he asked who they were, one of the assailants said, "Kill him," before opening fire. Patani escaped unhurt by hiding behind a balcony pillar. Several rounds, including two aerial shots, were fired. Following the attack, Bareilly police registered a case, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally spoke to Jagdish Patani, directing police to crack the case at the earliest. Security was increased around the Patani residence as CCTV footage and crime records from neighbouring states were analysed, leading to Wednesday's encounter. Police recovered a Glock pistol, a Zigana pistol and several cartridges from the encounter spot. Officials said further investigation was ongoing to identify others linked to the gang.