Who was shot during the Firozabad encounter?

An IPS officer and a police inspector were shot during the encounter in Firozabad.

How did the officers survive the shooting?

The officers survived because they were wearing bulletproof vests when they were shot in the chest.

Who is Avinash and why was he wanted?

Avinash, also known as Janu, is a wanted criminal with a Rs 50,000 reward who had been on the run since January 22 after attacking a constable and snatching his pistol.

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Bulletproof Vests Save Cops in Fierce Firozabad Shootout

27 Jan

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Summary

IPS officer and inspector survived a shooting due to bulletproof vests.
Criminal Avinash, with a Rs 50,000 reward, opened fire on police.
Avinash had been on the run since January 22 after attacking a constable.

Bulletproof Vests Save Cops in Fierce Firozabad Shootout

In a high-stakes encounter on Friday, an IPS officer and a police inspector in Firozabad's Tundla were shot but survived due to their bulletproof vests. The incident occurred when a joint team from Delhi Police and local law enforcement cornered Avinash, also known as Janu, a criminal with a Rs 50,000 bounty on his head.

Avinash, a resident of Malviya Nagar in Delhi, had been a fugitive since January 22. He was wanted for allegedly attacking a beat constable in Safdarjung Enclave and stealing his service pistol. Delhi Police records indicate a long criminal history for Avinash, beginning in 2012.