Wanted Criminal Killed in Police Encounter in Bulandshahr

A man wanted in 48 criminal cases was killed in an encounter with the police in Bulandshahr. The incident involved a police chase that ended in gunfire. The suspect, identified as Rajesh, had a bounty of Rs 1.5 lakh on his head. Two police officers were injured during the exchange.

A notorious criminal wanted in 48 cases was killed in a police encounter in Bulandshahr on Sunday, officials reported. The incident also left two police personnel injured.

The chase began when police teams attempted to intercept two suspects on a motorcycle. In an effort to escape, the suspects fired on the officers. One suspect, identified as Rajesh, was shot and succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital.

Rajesh had over 48 criminal cases against him in Bulandshahr and Aligarh, with a Rs 1.5 lakh reward for his capture. Injured officers, including Station House Officer Young Bahadur and Constable Arif, were saved by their bulletproof vests. The investigation continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)