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Azamgarh fugitive caught after police shootout
19 Jan
Summary
- Accused arrested after police encounter early Sunday morning.
- Suspect killed his brother and injured family in property dispute.
- The wanted accused had a history of criminal cases registered.
In Azamgarh's Azamgarh district, the Mubarakpur police apprehended Salim early on Sunday, January 19, 2026, following a police encounter. Salim is accused of a violent property dispute that resulted in his brother's death and injuries to other family members on January 13, 2026. Authorities received information about Salim's presence in the Amilo area late Saturday night.
When law enforcement attempted to arrest him, Salim reportedly fired at the officers while trying to escape. Police returned fire in self-defense, leading to Salim sustaining a bullet wound to his leg. He was subsequently taken to the hospital after police recovered a firearm and ammunition from his possession.
Salim, a resident of Amilo under the Mubarakpur police station, is also known to have a criminal history, with multiple cases already registered against him. This arrest concludes the immediate manhunt for the suspect involved in the deadly property dispute.
