Four Arrested After Robbery of Liquor Salesman in Hardoi, One Injured in Police Encounter
Police in Hardoi apprehend four suspects involved in a liquor salesman robbery, with one suspect injured during the encounter.
Hardoi, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : In Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, police have made significant progress in a robbery case involving a liquor salesman. Four suspects were arrested following a confrontation with law enforcement on the night of November 12-13. During the encounter, one of the suspects, identified as Brijendra, sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg and has since been hospitalized for treatment.
The incident unfolded near Pokhari Tirahe when police attempted to stop suspicious individuals on motorcycles. One suspect opened fire on the police, prompting a return of gunfire that resulted in Brijendra’s injury. Authorities apprehended all four suspects at the scene. The arrested individuals include Brijendra and Ankur from Rikkha Purwa, as well as Shobhit from the nearby area of Utra.
Police recovered a stolen bag containing 146,000 rupees, the motorcycle used in the crime, an illegal firearm, and cartridges.
According to City CO Ajit Chauhan, the robbery occurred around 10:30 PM on November 8. Rajesh Kumar Singh, the liquor salesman, was returning home with a colleague after closing a local liquor shop. As they approached Pihani Chungi, they were targeted by the motorcycle-riding robbers, who made off with a bag reportedly containing between 250,000 and 300,000 rupees. Following a complaint from the victim, police launched an investigation.
To expedite the case, three teams were formed to gather evidence through CCTV footage, witness interviews, and surveillance. On the night of the arrests, police received a tip-off that the robbery suspects were traveling from Haraiyan to Pokhari Tirahe. Officers set up a checkpoint at Nayagaon Mor and began inspecting suspicious vehicles.
When the police spotted two motorcycles approaching, the riders attempted to evade capture. Quick action by the police resulted in the arrest of three suspects from one motorcycle, while the fourth rider tried to escape. He fired at the police during the chase, leading to the return fire that injured Brijendra.
This operation highlights the police’s commitment to swiftly addressing crime in the region.
