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Bounty Killer Dead: Accused of 53 Crimes, Killed in Encounter
28 Oct
Summary
- Man with 53 criminal cases and Rs 1 lakh bounty killed in police encounter.
- He was involved in a recent jewelry store robbery using a stolen motorcycle.
- An accomplice escaped, and a police officer sustained injuries during the shootout.
In Etah, Uttar Pradesh, a man with a history of 53 criminal cases and a Rs 1 lakh bounty on his head was killed in a police encounter. Virendra, who had recently been released from jail, was involved in a jewelry store robbery on October 22 in Aliganj. He had also stolen a motorcycle in Unnao on October 21, which was reportedly used in the robbery. Police identified Virendra and his accomplices through CCTV footage and intelligence gathering.
During a routine checking operation near Sunna canal on Tuesday, police attempted to stop Virendra. He retaliated by firing at the police team, resulting in an exchange of gunfire in which he sustained a fatal gunshot injury. Virendra was taken to a hospital but was declared dead by doctors. The incident also left one police officer injured, who is currently receiving treatment.
Authorities are actively pursuing Virendra's accomplice who escaped during the encounter. Virendra, originally from Mainpuri district, had a criminal record spanning multiple districts and included charges of robbery, dacoity, murder, and offenses under the Gangsters Act, highlighting the severity of his criminal activities.
