High-Stakes Capture: Notorious Criminal Apprehended En Route to Nepal

A notorious criminal, Arjun Singh, wanted in 16 cases across Uttar Pradesh, was captured after a police encounter while fleeing to Nepal. After a tip-off, police intercepted Singh, leading to a shootout where he was injured and arrested. Weapons and a stolen motorcycle were recovered.

A notorious criminal, Arjun Singh, was apprehended in a dramatic encounter with police while attempting to flee to Nepal. The incident occurred on a Tuesday, as officials intercepted him following a tip-off.

Singh, a 32-year-old from Ballia district, sustained a gunshot wound during the exchange of gunfire with law enforcement, according to police sources. He was subsequently taken into custody and admitted to a hospital under tight security.

The arrest comes after Singh was identified as a suspect in 16 criminal cases across multiple districts, including Lucknow and Gonda. The police recovered a stolen motorcycle and illegal firearm during his capture. Legal proceedings are ongoing, officials reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)