A criminal who was accused of mowing down a constable near Patel crossing while making an escape bid after stealing goats in Kaushambi district on Jan 29, was injured and arrested in an encounter. The arrest was made by a joint team of special operation group (SOG) and Sarayakil police station near Nanda Ka Purwa road on Monday.
A criminal was arrested in Jaunpur district after an encounter with the police. The criminal sustained a bullet injury in his leg and was admitted to the hospital. Recovered items include a country-made pistol and a motorcycle.