Uttar Pradesh police injure history-sheeter in Meerut encounter

A history-sheeter from Muzaffarnagar was injured during a police encounter in the Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred late Sunday night in the Mawana police station area during a vehicle checking operation.

According to officials, the accused, identified as Ajit, also known as Nishu, attempted to flee on a stolen motorcycle after opening fire on a police team near the Mawana Khurd underpass. During a chase toward Niloha Road, police retaliated with gunfire, hitting the suspect in the left leg.

Nishu, a resident of Ahraura village with approximately 15 registered criminal cases, was arrested and taken to the Community Health Centre in Mawana for medical treatment. Police recovered a stolen motorcycle, an illegal .315-bore pistol, and ammunition from his possession.