City
Epaper

Sultanpur Robbery Case: Accused Anuj Pratap Singh Killed in Encounter in Unnao, One Accused Absconding

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: September 23, 2024 07:43 IST

An accused was shot dead during an encounter between Uttar Pradesh Police and the robbers in the early hours ...

Open in App

An accused was shot dead during an encounter between Uttar Pradesh Police and the robbers in the early hours of Monday, September 23. The encounter took place under the Achalganj police station area in Unnao district.

The accused, identified as Anuj Pratap Singh, was shot by police when he opened fire and attempted to escape. The gunfight occurred between the STF (Special Task Force) Lucknow and the accused in Unnao. Singh, the son of Dharamraj Singh, was seriously injured and rushed to a government hospital for treatment, where he was later referred to the district hospital. He was declared dead by doctors upon arrival.

Also Read | Chennai Encounter: Notorious history sheeter Raja alias Seizing Raja gunned down in Akkarai.

A few days earlier, police had recovered most of the stolen items from the dacoits involved in the robbery. Four wanted criminals—Vivek Singh, Durgesh Singh, Arvind Yadav, and Vinay Shukla—were arrested based on information provided by the mastermind of the heist. The recovered loot includes 2.25 kg of gold, 20 kg of silver, and cash. The mastermind, Vipin Singh, surrendered the day after the robbery.

Tags: sultanpurRobbery NewsSTFUttar Pradesh PoliceUnnao
Open in App

Related Stories

MaharashtraKolhapur Heist: ₹55 Lakh Jewellery Stolen from CPR Department Head’s Home

MumbaiMumbai: Woman Disguised as Man Loots ₹1.5 Crore Jewellery from Elderly Relative; Arrested

PunePune Crime: Jewellery Shop Robbed in Broad Daylight in Chandan Nagar, Police Probe on

MumbaiMumbai Robbery Plot: Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar Police Arrested 7 With Pistols, Ammo Near Sunshine Hotel in Mira Road

MaharashtraThane: Nashik Man Loses Leg After Falling from Tapovan Express During Robbery Near Kalyan

National Realted Stories

NationalAstronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to return to India today; to meet PM Modi

NationalECI shrugging all responsibilities in the face of grave allegations: Congress

NationalBihar: Rift within JD-U leadership deepens following ‘mistress’ remarks

NationalDipankar Bhattacharya slams ECI over SIR, to join Vote Adhikar Yatra tomorrow

NationalYouth run over by car in Jaipur; accused on the run