In the heart of Uttar Pradesh's capital, Lucknow, a dramatic police encounter unfolded on Saturday with a man accused of raping and murdering a woman. The suspect was subsequently arrested in the Gomti Nagar area. The accused, Anuj Rawat, faced multiple charges including rape and murder.
Identified as Anuj Rawat, the accused allegedly raped and murdered a 45-year-old woman. When the police attempted to apprehend him, he opened fire, leading to a retaliatory response from the officers. Injured in the exchange, the man was shot by the police.
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Following the shootout, he was captured and is now under medical treatment. A firearm was recovered from his possession. Police reported that the encounter took place in the Gomti Nagar locality with a rape suspect, leading to his arrest.
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The suspect was charged with raping and murdering a 45-year-old woman. Presently, he is undergoing treatment in a hospital due to injuries sustained from police gunfire, and questioning is ongoing.
