Dramatic Police Encounter Ends with Wanted Criminal's Death

A notorious criminal, Zubair alias Peter, with a bounty of Rs 50,000, was shot dead during a police encounter in Bulandshahr. The incident occurred when Zubair and an accomplice fired at officers on Syana Road. Zubair had over 40 criminal cases against him, including dacoity and robbery.

A high-stakes police encounter in Bulandshahr resulted in the death of a notorious criminal, Zubair alias Peter, who carried a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head. The confrontation unfolded on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday when Zubair and an accomplice opened fire on officers.

The police, who were conducting a routine check on Syana Road, responded to the suspects' gunfire and alerted nearby stations. As the officers closed in, Zubair was shot and subsequently pronounced dead at the hospital, while a constable was injured.

Zubair had a lengthy criminal record, with over 40 cases registered against him, ranging from dacoity to gangster-related offenses. The police recovered a .30 bore pistol, along with ammunition, from the scene and continue efforts to apprehend the accomplice who escaped.

(With inputs from agencies.)