Back-to-back police shootouts in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur and Kasganj districts resulted in the arrest of two dangerous thieves responsible for recent looting incidents. The criminals fired first at lawmen, who defended themselves effectively, injuring the perpetrators and seizing vital evidence.
Kanpur police ended a prolonged chase for Kallu alias Vishal, chief conspirator in the December 14 jewelery store break-in. Three partners were in custody, but Vishal slipped away from Gujaini station on January 15 via a violent ruse. Unrelenting searches intensified after sightings in Banpurwa.
Patrolling officers signaled a suspicious man to stop; he replied with bullets and flight. Self-defense fire struck his lower limb, halting him. Questioning confirmed his identity and a rap sheet of five theft-robbery counts. DCP South Deependra Nath Chaudhary outlined the path to prison post-healing.
This takedown alleviates fears from Vishal’s reign of burglaries terrorizing merchants.
In Kasganj, the Dholna loot in Nagla Mani prompted SP Ankita Sharma to deploy four units. Night checks at Bhagyawant Bridge flagged a motorcycle intruder from Garhi Pachgai. He accelerated past warnings, crashed on dirt, then blasted at approaching cops.
A measured response wounded Yogendra of Kinawa village in the leg. He admitted the robbery with aides. Confiscations: bike, illegal gun, live cartridge, spent shells x2, Rs 35,000. Now hospitalized, his capture advances the investigation.
Such decisive actions by UP Police not only neutralize threats but deter future crimes, fostering a secure environment through bold enforcement and community trust.