Notorious criminal held after encounter with police in Ghaziabad

A notorious criminal carrying a cash reward of Rs 25,000 on his arrest was held, following an encounter with police here, an official said on Friday. On Thursday night, police intercepted a motorcycle at Fafrana road and signaled the bikers to stop, but the two men opened fire at policemen and tried to flee, SP (Rural) Neeraj Kumar Jadaun said.

In retaliation, the police officials also fired at them and captured Jaan Mohammad alias Janu, he said. However, his accomplice managed to flee from the spot.

During the gun fight, Jaan Mohammad sustained a bullet injury on his leg, the SP said, adding that he was rushed to a nearby hospital. Police have seized a country-made pistol, two live cartridges and one motorcycle, he added.