Chhota Rajan gang’s sharp shooter arrested in UP

Khan Mubarak was carrying a reward of Rs 5000 on his head, an STF official said.

A sharp shooter of Chhota Rajan gang was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh police following an encounter.

Policemen escort gangster Rajendra Nikalje, widely known as Chhota Rajan. (Reuters File Photo)

Khan Mubarak was carrying a reward of Rs 5,000 on his head, STF officials said.

“The sharp shooter of Chota Rajan gang, Khan Mubarak was arrested following an encounter near Golf City on the Sultanpur road under PGI police station area yesterday,” a STF spokesman said.

“Illegal firearms have been recovered from him,” the spokesman said, adding that Mubarak was wanted in connection with several criminal cases including murder.