Gonda police scored a major win in their fight against crime with a late-night encounter that injured one kidnapper and nabbed another. The operation, executed by elite SOG and local teams, yielded weapons, a vehicle, and ransom cash.
On March 6, intelligence pinpointed suspects Vikas Mishra and Saurabh Dubey in the vicinity. As police encircled them, the pair unleashed shots and bolted, only to be halted by precise police response—Mishra hit in the leg.
This stems from Ankit Yadav’s ordeal on March 2, when thugs kidnapped him, pocketed Rs 2 lakh, and pressed for triple that amount. They released him moments before capture, foiled by relentless police groundwork involving four dedicated squads.
Haul from the bust: illegal firearm with ammo, the crime motorcycle, and Rs 58,000 looted funds. Criminal dossiers on the duo span Ayodhya and Basti, highlighting interstate criminal ties.
The injured was promptly hospitalized. Nawabganj station now pursues charges while chasing accomplices. In a region plagued by such audacious crimes, this swift strike sends a strong message: outlaws have nowhere to hide from determined policing.