Man wanted in multiple criminal cases killed in encounter, say UP police

April 22, 2024 10:51 am

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Kaushambhi, June 27

An alleged criminal, wanted in more than a dozen cases and carrying a reward of Rs 1.25 lakh, was killed in an encounter with the police on Tuesday morning, officials said.

Gufran, a resident of neighbouring Pratapgarh district, was injured in an exchange of fire with the Uttar Pradesh Police’s Special Task Force team near Samda village in Kaushambi district, Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said.

He was rushed to the district hospital where he died during treatment, the SP said.

Gufran had 13 cases of murder, attempt to murder and robbery registered against him in Pratapgarh district, the police officer added.