The Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday shot dead a dreaded criminal Jan Mohammad, alias Janu, during an encounter under Khatauli police station area in Muzaffaranagar district.
“Janu suffered firearm injuries in exchange of fire with police. He succumbed to his injuries while taking to hospital,” said a police spokesman.
Police said Janu, on whose head police had announced a reward of Rs 12,000, was a native of Doghat police station in Baghpat district.
During the encounter two police constables — Deepak Kumar and Sonveer — also sustained minor injuries. One accomplice of the criminal, however, managed to flee.
Janu was wanted in many cases of loot and dacoities.
Police has recovered a pistol, two country made pistols and huge quantity of cartridges along with a car.
Meanwhile, in another encounter in Jaunpur district, a criminal and a policeman were injured during exchange of fire between police and criminals in Sujanganj area on Saturday night.
SP Jaunpur Shailesh Kumar Pandey said that the encounter took place near Babuganj bridge. In the encounter, criminal Sachin Bind and constable Jaisheel Tiwari were injured.