Notorious Criminal Monu Chavanni Killed in Police Encounter

Monu Chavanni, a notorious criminal with a Rs 1 lakh bounty and linked to over two dozen cases, was killed in an encounter with police. The encounter, led by the Special Task Force and local police, occurred in Badlapur. An AK-47 and pistol were recovered, while two accomplices escaped.

Monu Chavanni, a notorious criminal with a Rs 1 lakh bounty on his head, was neutralized in a police encounter on Tuesday, officials confirmed.

Chavanni, implicated in over two dozen criminal cases across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, met his end in a shootout with the Special Task Force and local police in Badlapur, according to Superintendent of Police Ajay Pal Sharma.

Upon receiving intelligence about Chavanni's whereabouts, a joint task force attempted to capture him. However, Chavanni opened fire, prompting police to retaliate. He succumbed to a bullet injury and was declared dead at a nearby health center. Authorities recovered an AK-47 rifle and a pistol from the scene, with two of his associates managing to escape.

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