# Police encounters in Uttar Pradesh

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-encounters-in-uttar-pradesh
> Updated: 2026-08-13T03:11:52.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, police in Uttar Pradesh conducted separate law enforcement operations resulting in the arrest of wanted criminals following armed encounters.

In the Jaunpur district, police intercepted two individuals on a motorcycle during a vehicle check. The suspects opened fire, leading to a retaliatory response from officers. One suspect, identified as Rinku Yadav, a habitual offender with multiple pending charges including attempted murder and robbery, was shot in the leg and arrested alongside an accomplice. Authorities recovered a pistol, ammunition, and a motorcycle.

Shortly after, in the Ghazipur district, police intercepted Sanjay Bind, a suspect wanted for the kidnapping of minor girls. Following an exchange of gunfire initiated by the suspect, Bind sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken into custody. Bind, who had 14 prior criminal cases, was found in possession of a pistol, ammunition, motorcycles, and cash.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Ghazipur police arrest wanted kidnapping suspect after encounter

Police in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, arrested wanted criminal Sanjay Bind following an encounter. Bind, sought for kidnapping minors, was shot in the leg during the exchange and has 14 prior criminal cases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghazipur-police-arrest-wanted-kidnapping-suspect-after-encounter

### 2026-08-01: Uttar Pradesh police shoot criminal, arrest two suspects in Jaunpur district

Police in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, shot and injured suspect Rinku Yadav during a night encounter, arresting him and accomplice Satyam Lona and seizing a pistol, cartridge and motorcycle.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uttar-pradesh-police-shoot-criminal-arrest-two-suspects-in-jaunpur-district

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