Kanpur Dehat police arrest three suspects after encounter

Police in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh, arrested three individuals involved in a theft following an encounter on Sunday. During the operation near Lakshmanpurwa village, one suspect, identified as Himanshu Gautam, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was hospitalized.

The incident occurred after police received intelligence that the suspects were traveling toward Sithmara on a scooter. When officers attempted to intercept them, the suspects tried to flee, leading to a confrontation. Authorities stated that one suspect fired at the police team, prompting officers to return fire in self-defense.

The two other suspects arrested at the scene have been identified as Avinash and Ajay. Police recovered stolen jewelry, weapons, and the scooter used by the suspects. The arrests are linked to a burglary at the residence of Mahesh Tiwari in Rura on September 21.