Encounter in UP: wanted criminal killed – The Week

Bulandshahr (UP), Oct 13 (PTI) A man wanted in 48 criminal cases, who was carrying a reward of Rs 1.5 lakh on his head, was killed in an encounter with police here that also injured two policemen on Sunday were, officials said.
The incident took place when district officer Anupshahr, police station in-charge Ahaar and the SWAT team were chasing two suspects on a motorcycle.
When the suspects noticed the police, they tried to escape and opened fire on the officers.
“In the ensuing exchange of fire, one of the suspects was injured, while the other managed to escape. The injured succumbed to their injuries while being transported to a hospital. The deceased criminal has been identified as Rajesh,” police said in a statement here.
Rajesh was named in over 48 cases filed against him in various police stations of Bulandshahr and Aligarh, ranging from attempt to murder to assault.
A reward of Rs 1.5 lakh was earlier announced for Rajesh’s arrest.
“In the crossfire with the accused, Ahaar police station constable Young Bahadur and constable Arif sustained injuries. The county officer and the SWAT team in charge were also attacked but were protected by their bulletproof jackets,” the statement said.
Further investigation into this matter is underway.