Fugitive Sonu Matka Killed in High-Stakes Police Encounter

Sonu Matka, a criminal associated with Delhi's Hashim Baba gang, was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh. Matka was wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, and had a bounty on his head. The joint operation involved the Uttar Pradesh STF and Delhi Police.

A criminal wanted in connection with several cases in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi was killed in an encounter with police in this district during the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

Sonu Matka (39) -- a known associate of the Hashim Baba gang in Delhi -- had been wanted in multiple cases, including a double murder.

The encounter took place in the jurisdiction of TP Nagar police station. The joint operation was conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police and the Delhi Police's Special Cell,' said Additional Director General of Police (STF) Amitabh Yash.

The officer added that the Baghpat native was a known associate of the Hashim Baba gang and had a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head. He was involved in numerous cases of robbery and murder in both Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

During the encounter, Matka suffered critical injuries and subsequently succumbed to them while undergoing treatment,' Yash said.

The police are investigating the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)