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History-Sheeter Shot in Leg During Etawah Police Encounter
13 Jan
Summary
- A wanted criminal was shot in the leg during a police encounter in Etawah.
- The accused, identified as Praveen alias Mangal Yadav, is a history-sheeter.
- Police seized a rifle, cartridges, a mobile phone, and a car from the scene.
Etawah police successfully apprehended a prominent history-sheeter following a tense encounter late Sunday evening. The suspect, identified as Praveen alias Mangal Yadav, was shot in the right leg by police after he opened fire on them during a vehicle pursuit near the Sunwarsha underpass.
The incident began when Bakewar police attempted to stop a speeding car. The occupants fired at officers, leading to a chase that ended near Urain village. Cornered, the suspects fired again, prompting police to return fire in self-defense, resulting in Yadav's injury.
Authorities seized a 315 bore rifle, live and spent cartridges, a mobile phone, and the Hyundai Accent car. Yadav faces multiple charges, with a criminal record detailing 24 cases including robbery, dacoity, and attempted murder. His accomplice managed to flee under the cover of night.
