Suspect in Murder of Three-Year-Old Girl Injured in Police Encounter in Hamirpur
A suspect in the murder of a three-year-old girl was injured in a police encounter after firing at officers in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Hamirpur, November 2 (Daily Kiran) : A suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a three-year-old girl in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, was injured during a police encounter. The accused, identified as Hiralal, opened fire on police with an illegal firearm he had concealed at the crime scene. Officers returned fire, injuring him in both legs.
Following the incident, Hiralal was taken to a community health center for treatment before being referred to a district hospital for further care.
The girl’s body was discovered on November 1 in a local area under the jurisdiction of the Muskara police station, sparking outrage in the community. Based on a complaint from the child’s father, police registered a case against Hiralal, who was identified as the primary suspect.
In response to the severity of the case, three police teams were formed under the direction of the Superintendent of Police to apprehend Hiralal and investigate the crime. During questioning, it was revealed that the suspect lured the young girl to a field before committing the heinous act, ultimately leading to her murder.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Arvind Kumar confirmed the details, stating that the investigation was initiated promptly after the discovery of the child’s body, and the suspect was apprehended shortly thereafter. When taken back to the crime scene for evidence collection, Hiralal attempted to flee, resulting in the encounter with police.
