New Delhi, Nov 10
A notorious history-sheeter carrying a Rs 50,000 reward, identified as Haseen, was killed in a police encounter in Kapoorpur area of Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district.
The encounter took place when police intercepted him during a late Sunday night checking operation after receiving a specific intelligence input about criminal movement in the area.
According to police sources, the accused, who had more than 25 criminal cases registered against him, was allegedly planning an incident of cow slaughter (gokashi) when the police team tried to stop his vehicle. Instead of surrendering, Haseen opened indiscriminate fire on the police team. In retaliatory firing, the accused sustained gunshot injuries and later succumbed to his wounds.
Police officials recovered a pistol and a vehicle (Swift Dzire) from the encounter site. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and a detailed investigation has been initiated.