A wanted criminal, carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head, was gunned down in an encounter with police near Dharmpur-Vishunpur area of Madhuban police station of Mau district on Monday noon, police said.
The encounter took place after the criminal, identified as Harikesh Yadav (40) of a village in Ranipur area, and his accomplice opened fire at a police team and tried to flee, said police.
Confirming the incident, Mau superintendent of police Anurag Arya said a team had been constituted to ensure the arrest of the slain criminal’s aide who escaped.
A senior cop said 19 cases of crime, including murder, loot, attempt to murder and extortion had been pending against the criminal who had been on the run for over a year.
The cop said a police team was carrying out checking near Bakhtwar Pulia in Kopaganj police area of the district when two bike-borne youths rode by. The police team signalled them to stop but instead of following the instruction, they opened fire at the cops and fled. A massive search was launched and a while later the criminals were located.
During the encounter, the criminals opened fire at two cops, including sub-inspector Rajesh Kumar and Avinash. “The bullets hit their bullet proof jackets,” said the police officer.
{{/usCountry}}During the encounter, the criminals opened fire at two cops, including sub-inspector Rajesh Kumar and Avinash. “The bullets hit their bullet proof jackets,” said the police officer.
{{/usCountry}}He said the criminal suffered injuries in the retaliatory firing. “The injured criminal was taken to hospital where he died during treatment. A bike and a country-made pistol were recovered from him,” said the cop.