Saharanpur, May 5 (PTI) A criminal wanted in connection with a robbery case and carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 was arrested after an encounter here on Tuesday, officials said.
Circle Officer Manoj Kumar said the Dehat Kotwali team was checking vehicles on the Devla-Sarkadi Khumar road on the night of May 4-5 when a motorcyclist tried to flee on being signalled to stop.
After a brief chase, the motorcycle of the accused skidded, following which he allegedly fired at the police. The police retaliated in self-defence, injuring him in the leg and arresting him.
The accused, Shahjaan, was wanted in a robbery case and has around a dozen cases against him, including cow slaughter and Arms Act charges. Police recovered a .315 bore pistol, cartridges, a stolen motorcycle and Rs 500 cash.
He has been admitted to a district hospital, and further legal action is underway, police said. PTI COR CDN APL APL
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