Mathura police arrest two gang members after shootout

Mathura police have arrested two members of an inter-district gang following an encounter near the railway station. The suspects, identified as Lalu (alias Sahil) and Sudhir Kumar, both residents of Etawah, sustained gunshot wounds to their right legs during the exchange of fire.

The operation was launched after an informant alerted the Refinery Police and Anti-Reward team that the suspects were arriving in a car to commit further crimes. The police had been searching for the duo in connection with a burglary that occurred in the Krishna Vatika area on the night of October 10 and 11.

Authorities recovered two pistols, cartridges, two stolen batteries, a gas cylinder, 99,500 rupees in cash, and the Aura car used in the crime. According to CO Refinery Praveen Kumar Tiwari, the arrested individuals have 24 criminal cases registered against them across various districts. The suspects are currently receiving medical treatment in police custody.