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Robber in Disguise Busted After Highway Shootout
15 Jan
Summary
- A man disguised as a woman to loot highways was arrested.
- Police recovered an illegal weapon and cartridges from the suspect.
- The suspect confessed to robbing victims at gunpoint after luring them.
A notorious criminal who disguised himself as a woman to commit highway robberies has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district. The arrest occurred on Wednesday morning following an encounter with Kon police, who had a Rs 10,000 reward out for his capture. Police were tipped off about criminals posing as women near the Kanhar River bridge, leading to a raid where the suspects attempted to flee and opened fire.
During the exchange of gunfire, the suspect, identified as Krishna alias Krishnadev Singh, sustained a bullet injury to the leg. His accomplice managed to escape. Singh, a resident of Naudiha, has confessed to his criminal activities. He revealed that he and his associates would stop vehicles on highways and main roads while disguised as women. They would then lure drivers to secluded spots in the jungle or deserted areas before robbing them of cash and valuables at gunpoint.
