Criminal with ₹50,000 bounty killed in Bulandshahr
Bulandshahr. Monu, a criminal carrying a reward of ₹50,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with the police early Sunday morning in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. According to the police, Monu faced serious charges of raping and subsequently murdering a young woman and had been evading arrest for a long time; the police had been conducting continuous raids to apprehend him. Two police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector from the SWAT team, were injured by the criminal’s gunfire during the encounter. Both injured officers have been sent to the hospital for treatment.
According to the police, the encounter took place early Sunday morning near Chhapravat village under the Gulaothi police station area. The police team had received information that Monu, the wanted criminal with a ₹50,000 reward, was present in the area. Acting on this information, the police and the SWAT team began cordoning off the area. During this operation, upon noticing suspicious activity, the police team attempted to intercept the criminal.
The police claim that realizing he was cornered, Monu opened fire on the police team. Following the sudden gunfire, the police personnel retaliated. Two police personnel, including a SWAT team Sub-Inspector, sustained injuries during the exchange of fire. Subsequently, Monu was hit by a bullet during the police’s retaliatory action. The police team secured him at the scene and rushed him to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
News of the encounter caused a stir within the police department. Senior officials immediately rushed to the scene. Top officials inspected the site and gathered details about the incident from the police personnel present. They collected necessary information regarding the sequence of events during the encounter and the police’s actions.
The injured police personnel were immediately sent to the hospital for treatment; the group includes a Sub-Inspector from the SWAT team. According to police officials, both injured officers are undergoing treatment, and detailed medical information regarding their condition is expected to be available later. Accused in a Young Woman’s Murder Case
According to the police, Monu—who was killed in the encounter—was an accused in a case involving the rape and subsequent murder of a young woman. The police had been searching for him since the incident occurred. Given the gravity of the case, a reward of ₹50,000 had been announced for his arrest.
As he was a wanted criminal with a bounty on his head, multiple police teams were actively searching for him and gathering intelligence on his movements. Acting on information received early Sunday morning, the police and the SWAT team launched an operation, leading to an encounter in the Gulaothi area.
Following the encounter, the police took possession of the criminal’s body and sent it for a post-mortem examination. The police are now awaiting the post-mortem report and completing other legal formalities. Simultaneously, evidence is being collected from the scene to document the entire incident.
Police Teams at the Scene
Police activity intensified around Chhapravat village following the encounter. Officials inspected the site to assess the situation. The police collected necessary evidence at the scene and have initiated an investigation into the facts surrounding the incident.
Further action regarding the encounter is being taken by the police. Statements from injured police personnel and evidence recovered from the scene will be incorporated into the investigation. Officials stated that further proceedings would be conducted in accordance with established legal procedures.
The police department has treated this encounter in Bulandshahr with great seriousness, particularly because the deceased criminal carried a ₹50,000 reward and faced grave charges, including the rape and murder of a young woman.
Currently, Monu’s body has been sent for a post-mortem, and the injured police personnel are receiving medical treatment. Senior officials are monitoring the entire matter. An investigation is also underway regarding the events of the encounter, the police action taken, and the cases registered against the accused. Further facts regarding the case are likely to emerge once the post-mortem and investigation processes are completed.
Police activity in the Gulaothi area has intensified following the operation conducted early Sunday morning. Police officials inspected the scene and issued necessary directives. Investigative agencies are now examining all aspects of the encounter, while the police view this operation as a significant move against an accused carrying a reward of ₹50,000 who had been absconding for a long time.
