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Killer Caught After 10-Day Manhunt and Police Shootout
29 Sep
Summary
- A 10-day manhunt ended with the arrest of a murder suspect after a police encounter.
- The suspect, carrying a ₹25,000 reward, allegedly fired at police before being shot.
- Police analyzed footage from nearly 170 CCTV cameras to track the accused.
A 10-day pursuit culminated in the capture of Bhola Rajput, a 22-year-old suspect wanted for the September 15 murder of Radha, 25, in Krishna Nagar. Following the discovery of Radha's body on Kanpur Road, police initiated a significant manhunt.
Three dedicated teams meticulously examined footage from around 150 to 170 CCTV cameras and analyzed other electronic evidence. Their efforts led to information about a suspicious scooter rider in the Duda Colony area early Tuesday morning.
When attempting to stop the rider, police reported that the suspect tried to flee, fell from his scooter, and then allegedly fired at the officers. In self-defense, personnel returned fire, hitting the suspect in the right leg. Rajput, who was carrying a ₹25,000 reward, was taken to Lok Bandhu Hospital for treatment. A country-made pistol, ammunition, and the scooter believed to be used in the crime were recovered.
