UP: Thief injured in police encounter in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad: A thief was injured in a police encounter in the Rajnagar Extension area of Ghaziabad on Sunday night, said the police.

The thief was shot in the leg and had been sent to the hospital.

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The accused had been identified as Santosh Yadav, a resident of Delhi, added the police.

More than 29 cases of robbery, theft and others are registered in Ghaziabad, Noida, Delhi and Haryana, as per the police.

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"During checking in Rajnagar Extension area at around 10.15 pm, police tried to stop a person but he tried to run away and opened fire on the police and in retaliatory firing, he was shot in the leg. He has been identified as Santosh Yadav, a resident of Delhi," said Ghaziabad Superintendent of Police.

"More than 29 cases of robbery, theft and others are registered against him in Ghaziabad, Noida, Delhi & Haryana. A 315 bore pistol and a stolen Scooty were recovered from his possession. He has been sent to the hospital," he added.

Further probe is underway. (ANI)

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