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A suspect accused of murder carrying a reward of ₹1 lakh has been killed in an encounter with the police, a senior official said on Tuesday (April 29, 2025).
Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar said that the accused, Jitendra, was killed during a joint operation by the Mainpuri Police and the Agra unit of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on the intervening night of Monday (April 28) and Tuesday (April 29).
The accused was injured in the exchange of fire that took place near the Tarapur Cut bridge, the State Police chief said, adding he was taken to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
A motorcycle, a pistol, several cartridges and bullet shells have been seized from him, police said, adding several criminal cases of serious nature, including those related to murder, attempted murder, and robbery, were registered against him in Hathras.
Published – April 29, 2025 11:20 am IST