Baghpat (UP), Apr 28 (PTI) A murder accused was arrested on Tuesday, following a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district, officials said.
During the encounter in the Baraut area, a head constable, Virendra, was injured, following which the police opened retaliatory fire, shooting the accused, identified as Irfan, in the leg, police said. Both are undergoing treatment at a district hospital.
Additional Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar Chauhan said Irfan was wanted for beating to death his neighbour, Shoaib, over a water dispute.
Based on a complaint filed by the victim’s father, Aas Mohammad, a case was registered against Irfan and four others, Dilshad, Rehan, Rohin alias Irm, and Israna.
Chauhan said Irfan had been absconding since the incident on Monday, following which multiple police teams were deployed to nab the accused.
Acting on a tip-off that he was planning another crime, police laid a cordon.
“When confronted, the accused opened fire at the police, injuring head constable Virendra. In retaliatory firing, the accused was shot in the leg and apprehended,” the officer said.
Police said an illegal country-made pistol, a live cartridge and an empty shell were recovered from him.
Chauhan said efforts are underway to arrest the remaining accused. PTI CORR ABN KSI KSI
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