The UP police are taking decisive action against wrongdoers. In the past 24 hours, multiple districts have witnessed encounters. In places like Chandauli, Sambhal, Bijnor, and Kanpur Dehat, police have apprehended a half dozen criminals, wounding some in the process. Notably, last night in Chandauli, police arrested a cattle smuggler after an encounter, where the suspect was shot in the leg during a police firing.
During this encounter, police recovered eight cattle, which were being transported via the Bihar route to Bengal. According to the Chandauli police, these smugglers were moving the cattle in a pickup van toward Bihar when the encounter occurred.
In reality, during a routine check in the Illia area of Chandauli district, the police captured a cattle smuggler following a confrontation. They had received information about a Bolero pickup vehicle being loaded with cattle and heading towards Bihar. The chase ended near Khajra hill where smugglers fired at the police team. In retaliation, Sonu Ansari took a bullet to the leg and was subsequently arrested.
From the captured suspect's possession, a pistol, cartridges, and eight cattle were seized. Another smuggler managed to escape and is still being sought. Deputy SP Chakia, Raghuraj, stated that the recovered cattle are being sent to a shelter, and further legal actions against the accused are underway.
Confrontation in Sambhal
Two days ago in Sambhal, police faced off against a brazen acid attack suspect targeting a returning school teacher. During this intense showdown, the acid attacker's legs were shot. Following the encounter, senior officers including SP KK Bishnoi, ASP, and CO, along with police forces from multiple stations, arrived at the scene.
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To uncover the motive behind the attack, SP interrogated the injured suspect at Sambhal District Hospital. When the suspect pleaded with folded hands before the SP, he sternly said, 'You won't find mercy after firing at the police and hurling acid... It is for the Almighty to deliver justice.'
‘Operation Langda’
UP police have kicked off ‘Operation Langda’ to curtail criminal activity. The operation involves strategically shooting suspects in the legs during encounters to detain and disarm them. This initiative achieved success when police arrested two notorious criminals in Ambedkar Nagar and Kanpur Dehat.
Encounters Across Districts Including Kanpur Dehat
Under ‘Operation Langda’, UP police have launched aggressive actions. In Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar, the accused, Mohammad Razzaq, involved in cattle slaughter, was injured in a police encounter. After he opened fire, police retaliated, hitting him in the leg and arresting him. Similarly, in Kanpur Dehat, following an encounter, police caught Karan Bhadauriya, accused of rape and murder of a minor. Meanwhile, in Azamgarh district, brothers responsible for murdering an innocent were apprehended post-encounter.
In Kanpur Dehat, the arrest of rape and murder suspect Karan Bhadauriya took place within 24 hours. During interrogation, he revealed the location of a hidden pistol and mobile. During recovery, he fired at the police, prompting police to shoot him in the leg, leading to his arrest.
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In Bijnor, a fugitive criminal with 25,000 rupees reward, Azim, infamous for robbery, theft, and cattle slaughter, was injured during an encounter. Police have ensured that law defaulters will face consequences. The objective of ‘Operation Langda’ is to capture criminals and incapacitate them.
