Suspect Injured in Encounter Following Womans Robbery in Itawa
A robbery suspect was injured in an encounter with police in Itawa, revealing a criminal history of over 30 cases across multiple districts.
Itawa, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : Police in Itawa have claimed to have solved a robbery case involving a woman near the village of Padiyapura on the Bharathna-Bidhuna road. The incident unfolded on Friday night around 10 PM when a police team was conducting a routine check.
During the operation, the suspect, Anuj Shakya, allegedly opened fire on the officers. In response, police shot him in the left leg below the knee. He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Community Health Center in Bharathna for treatment. Authorities recovered 700 rupees, a firearm, ammunition, and the motorcycle used in the robbery from his possession.
Shri Shchandra, the Superintendent of Police (Rural), stated that the police have apprehended the individual involved in the robbery. It has been revealed that Shakya has over 30 criminal cases registered against him across various districts, including Itawa, Mainpuri, Fatehgarh, and Auraiya. Investigations are ongoing into his criminal history and other aspects related to the incident.
On October 16, Sub-Inspectors Nitin Kumar and Kuldeep Kumar were conducting checks on the road leading from Jhindu Bridge towards Gangoura. They noticed a black motorcycle approaching from Itawa. When the police signaled for the rider to stop, he allegedly fired at the officers with intent to kill.
Following the gunfire, the police returned fire, injuring the suspect in the process. He was apprehended and taken to the Community Health Center in Bharathna. Shakya was identified as a resident of Rampura Shamsherganj in the Kishni police jurisdiction of Mainpuri. Along with the motorcycle and cash, police seized a firearm and three cartridges from him.
A case under Section 304(2) of the Indian Penal Code has been registered concerning the robbery incident. Authorities are also pursuing charges under Sections 109(1) and 317(2) of the Indian Penal Code, as well as provisions of the Arms Act. Separate charges are expected to be filed regarding the shooting incident involving the police.
According to the Superintendent, Shakya has a long criminal record, including charges of robbery, theft, attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and violations of the Gangster Act. His history includes multiple cases registered in 2023 in the Usrahar police station for robbery and related offenses.
Additionally, records from various police stations in Fatehgarh, Mainpuri, and Kannauj indicate a series of cases against him for robbery, theft, and violent crimes. The police are compiling details of his criminal background based on documentation from relevant police stations. Investigations into his involvement in the robbery, the recovered items, and other facts are currently underway.
