Mainpuri, October 8 (Daily Kiran) : A suspect involved in a recent chain snatching incident in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested following a police encounter on October 8. The accused, identified as Abrar, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the confrontation, while a police officer was also injured.
According to police reports, three individuals on a motorcycle committed the chain snatching against a woman in the Kotwali area. Following the incident, law enforcement launched a manhunt for the suspects. A tip-off led police to pursue Abrar, who was seen heading towards the Elau police area.
When officers attempted to stop him, Abrar opened fire. In response, the police returned fire, injuring him in the leg before successfully apprehending him. During the encounter, one police officer was also reported injured.
Police recovered an illegal firearm, ammunition, the motorcycle used in the crime, and ₹16,000 in cash from Abrar. Authorities noted that he has multiple criminal cases registered against him.
Upon receiving news of the encounter, ASP City Arun Kumar arrived at the scene to assess the situation. He gathered information related to the incident and the recovery of items. The injured suspect was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Investigations are ongoing as police continue to search for two additional suspects involved in the chain snatching. Teams are conducting raids at potential hideouts to secure their arrests. ASP Kumar confirmed that the police’s actions were based on intelligence received about the suspect’s movements. He highlighted that three teams had been formed to investigate the case since the chain snatching occurred on October 3. CCTV footage helped them identify the vehicle used in the crime, which was later recovered in Etawah.
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