A wanted criminal was injured in a brief encounter at 3.30 am on Monday in Bhopal, he was shot in the leg. The miscreant was wanted in a case in which he shot a catering businessman in Budhwara.

After the incident by uploading a video on social media, he had also threatened to kill the Dohra police station in-charge of Sehore district.

On Sunday, December 3, Naseem Banne Khan, along with Aamir alias Barf and two associates, entered the Taj tent house and shot Nawaz Riaz (30) in Budhwara, Bhopal. His associates attacked Nawaz with a sharp edged weapon. Bhopal Crime Branch had arrested Banne Khan from Indore Road Khajuri on Sunday.

The police were taking Banne Khan to Tekri for pistol recovery in the early hours of Monday. During this time he tried to run away. He snatched the police rifle and fired two rounds. In retaliatory firing he was hit by a bullet in his leg.

DCP Riyaz Iqbal said that the accused has been admitted to Hamidia Hospital. A policeman has also been injured.

Three teams from Talaiya police station and one from the crime branch were searching for Banne Khan. Continuous raids were being conducted on possible targets nearby including Bhopal. The police have already arrested three accused of his gang and sent them to jail.

Banne Khan was active on social media during his absconding. He posted a video in which he threatened to shoot the Doraha police station in-charge. Now the police are searching for the mastermind of the crime, Aamir alias Barf.

In the past 45 cases registered against Naseem, Sehore Police declared a reward of Rs 30,000 on accused Naseem and Bhopal Police has announced a reward of Rs 10,000. There are 45 cases registered against him like murder, attempt to murder, theft, robbery and attempted robbery, insolence etc. Naseem has already escaped from police custody. He has been committing criminal crimes in Sehore, Rajgarh and Bhopal.

After shooting the victim businessman, Banne Khan uploaded a status in which he wrote - 'The destination is death...enjoy the journey.' On the same day, another video was uploaded, in which it was written - 'Jabalpur to Gwalior.' This reel was made on a moving bike, in which he also showed a pistol on his waist.

Faraz Riaz, elder brother of injured Nawaz Riaz and complainant in the case, had told the police that there is an old dispute going on with Aamir alias Barf and his brother Johan regarding the shop.

Aamir is a habitual criminal, many serious crimes like murder, attempt to murder and smuggling of MDM are registered against him.