Bulandshahr encounter: Man accused of rape, murder of minor killed

A wanted accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl was killed in a police encounter in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Police said two suspects on a motorcycle opened fire first, injuring two officers, before they returned fire in self-defence.

A wanted accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl was killed in a police encounter in Bulandshahr after two motorcycle-borne suspects allegedly opened fire at a police team during a checking operation.

Suspects Fired First, Say Police

Senior Superintendent of Police Dinesh Kumar Singh said that two officers sustained injuries and two others were hit by bullets on their bulletproof jackets. "Today, a police encounter took place involving two motorcycle-borne miscreants. When the police signalled them to stop for a check, the miscreants--realising they were being cornered--opened fire directly at the police. One Sub-Inspector of the SWAT team and a Constable sustained injuries, while bullets struck the bulletproof jackets worn by two other officers. Assessing the situation, the police immediately returned fire in self-defence. One miscreant was critically injured in the police firing, while the other managed to escape," he said.

The second suspect fled the scene, prompting a search operation, while a pistol, cartridges, spent casings and the motorcycle were recovered.

Accused Identified, Search on for Accomplice

"The injured miscreant was immediately rushed to the CHC. After receiving first aid, he was referred to the District Hospital, where doctors declared him dead during treatment. Upon verification, the deceased was identified as Monu. He was wanted for the heinous crime of raping and murdering a minor girl, and a reward of Rs 50,000 had been announced for his arrest. Multiple cases are registered against him...a pistol, spent casings, live cartridges, and a motorcycle used by the miscreants were found at the scene...combing teams have been deployed to locate the absconding miscreant, and a search operation is underway," SSP Kumar said.

Further details are awaited.

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