Police Encounter in Mainpuri Leads to Arrest of Vehicle Theft Suspect

Mainpuri, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : In Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, a police encounter occurred during an operation targeting vehicle theft suspects. The confrontation resulted in the injury of a suspect identified as Abhimanyu, also known as Raja or Honey, who was shot in the leg. Following his arrest, he was taken to a hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, two of his accomplices, Chotu and Dhruv, fled the scene.

The encounter took place on Ghiraur Road in the Kurawali police jurisdiction. According to police reports, Abhimanyu and his associates had previously rented a four-wheeled vehicle from Auraiya district. They lured the driver into stopping under the pretense of needing a restroom break. Once the vehicle was halted, the suspects forcibly removed the driver and stole the car before escaping.

This incident occurred on the night of October 26-27 in the Kurawali area. In response, the Superintendent of Police in Mainpuri formed multiple teams to apprehend the suspects. A total of five teams, led by the area officer, the station chief, and the SWAT and surveillance heads, were deployed. They utilized CCTV footage, surveillance data, and manual intelligence to track down the suspects.

After thorough investigation efforts, police gathered crucial information about the suspects, leading to the encounter on Ghiraur Road. During the exchange of fire, Abhimanyu sustained a gunshot wound, while his accomplices managed to escape.

Authorities recovered the stolen vehicle and a weapon from the injured suspect. Police have noted that Abhimanyu has a significant criminal history, and they are currently compiling information on other cases against him.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (Rural) Abhishek Tiwari confirmed that five police teams were established to solve the vehicle theft case and apprehend the suspects. The police are actively pursuing the two fugitives, and further legal actions are underway.