Police Capture Notorious Criminals in Encounters in Bahraich and Mathura

Bahraich, Mathura, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : In a series of encounters, police in Bahraich and Mathura apprehended notorious criminals, leading to injuries for two suspects who were subsequently hospitalized.

Late Thursday night, in Payagpur, Bahraich, police engaged in a shootout with a known criminal, Babbu, who sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg. Authorities had received a tip-off about Babbu’s suspicious activities near the railway underpass. Upon arrival, police attempted to encircle him, but Babbu opened fire, prompting police to return fire in self-defense.

Babbu, a resident of Babya village, has a lengthy criminal history with over two dozen cases registered against him across various districts, including Bahraich. Following his arrest, police recovered an illegal firearm, ammunition, and stolen jewelry valued at 14,500 rupees. He is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.

In a separate incident, the police in Mathura, along with SWAT and surveillance teams, arrested two notorious robbers after a shootout late Wednesday night. One suspect was shot in the right leg and is also hospitalized.

According to Circle Officer Varun Singh, the suspects had previously snatched purses from two women traveling in an auto and e-rickshaw on November 10. Police were actively searching for them based on CCTV footage when they received information about the robbers planning another crime on the Radha Kund-Govardhan road.

When police attempted to stop the suspects, who were riding a motorcycle without a license plate, they fired at the officers. In the ensuing exchange, one suspect, Jagdish, aged 27, was shot in the leg, leading to both suspects’ capture. Along with Jagdish, police also arrested Ramkishan, aged 34. Jagdish has 14 prior cases against him, while Ramkishan has three. Police recovered 11,500 rupees in cash, two stolen mobile phones, two ATM cards, and a firearm from the suspects.

The swift actions of law enforcement in both Bahraich and Mathura highlight their commitment to tackling crime and ensuring public safety.