# Police encounters and arrests in Uttar Pradesh

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261024-police-encounters-and-arrests-in-uttar-pradesh
> Updated: 2026-10-24T03:01:23.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In mid-October 2026, Mathura police arrested two members of an inter-district gang following a shootout near a railway station. The suspects, identified as Lalu and Sudhir Kumar, sustained gunshot wounds to their legs during the encounter. Authorities recovered stolen property, cash, and weapons, noting the individuals had 24 criminal cases registered against them.

Shortly after, in the Sihani Gate area of Ghaziabad, police engaged in another shootout with two suspects, Gaurav and Vivek. The encounter occurred after the suspects allegedly opened fire on officers attempting to stop them on a scooter. Both men were shot in the legs and taken for medical treatment. They are accused of involvement in multiple fraud and snatching cases across the National Capital Region.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Ghaziabad police arrest two suspects following shootout

Two suspects involved in fraud and snatching were arrested after a shootout with police in Ghaziabad, India.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghaziabad-police-arrest-two-suspects-following-shootout

### 2026-10-19: Mathura police arrest two gang members after shootout

Mathura police arrested two members of an inter-district gang following a shootout. The suspects, involved in multiple thefts, were apprehended after sustaining injuries during the encounter.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mathura-police-arrest-two-gang-members-after-shootout

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