Police say wanted history-sheeter injured in Muzaffarnagar encounter

A 25-thousand-rupee reward was injured in a police encounter on Sisauna Road in Muzaffarnagar late at night, according to the police account. The injured suspect has been identified as Shadab alias Kaleem, a declared history-sheeter of Khatuali police station. Police said he was wanted with a reward of 25 thousand rupees.

The encounter took place during a checking drive being conducted for crime control. Police teams were checking suspicious vehicles on Sisauna Road when they noticed a suspect riding a motorcycle without a number plate. The rider was signalled to stop, but, after finding himself surrounded, he allegedly opened life-threatening fire at the police team and tried to escape.

The police team, under the leadership of station in-charge and encounter specialist Anand Dev Mishra, immediately took position. Police said the retaliatory firing was carried out in self-defence. The suspect was hit by a bullet and injured in the action.

After being caught, Shadab alias Kaleem was taken into custody. He was then sent to a hospital for treatment. Police said that he is a declared history-sheeter of Khatuali police station and that a reward of 25 thousand rupees had been announced for information leading to his capture.

The police also said they recovered 1 illegal firearm, described as a 315-bore country-made pistol, from his possession. The recovery included 1 live cartridge and 2 empty cartridges. Police also seized 1 suspicious motorcycle without a number plate.

The action took place as part of the Muzaffarnagar Police campaign aimed at improving law and order in the district and tightening the noose around criminals. The police have described the campaign as a continuing effort that is producing results.

Anand Dev Mishra, known for his strict action and quick response, has been described as a police station in-charge and an encounter specialist. The report said his back-to-back actions have created panic in the criminal world of the district. It also described the latest incident on Sisauna Road as a fresh example of police alertness during checking.

The report said the New Mandi area has seen increased public confidence because of a zero-tolerance policy. Since Anand Dev Mishra took charge of New Mandi police station, criminals in the area have been pushed back, according to the account.

It further said that a series of precise encounters and strict policing had not only helped check serious crimes but had also strengthened the feeling of safety among ordinary people and their trust in the police.

Local citizens were quoted as saying that law and order is in a strong position because of brave and alert officers such as Anand Dev Mishra. Muzaffarnagar Police has once again sent a clear message that there is no place for crime and criminals in the district, the report said. It added that criminals should either give up crime or be prepared to face the law.

The report was filed by Anmol Kumar, Muzaffarnagar. His contact number is 7078215007.