Hapur Police arrest bounty criminal after encounter

Hapur Police arrested Pradeep, a criminal wanted for a 25,000 rupee bounty, following an encounter in Uttar Pradesh. Pradeep was the primary suspect in the murder of Gaurav Tyagi, which occurred on August 18 due to a long-standing land dispute. The murder involved an attack using hammers and iron rods.

During a police checkpoint, the suspect attempted to flee in a white car, which subsequently crashed into a tree. After the collision, the suspect allegedly opened fire on the police team, prompting a retaliatory response that resulted in a gunshot wound to his leg. Authorities recovered illegal firearms, ammunition, and the vehicle used in the crime.

In a separate incident in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, police arrested three individuals involved in theft following an encounter. Officers recovered a firearm, a motorcycle, and over 10,000 rupees in cash.