Firozabad, Nov 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad have arrested an accused involved in snatching incidents, following a brief exchange of fire, officials said on Sunday.
A few days ago, the accused, along with his accomplice, had allegedly snatched valuables at gunpoint from a couple and a lawyer. Police had been searching for the culprits ever since.
Speaking to reporters, SP City Ravi Shankar Prasad said: "A snatching incident was reported at Rasoolpur Police Station on November 7, and a day after a similar incident took place under Basai Mohammadpur Police Station. Cases were registered under the relevant sections, and we began collecting evidence."
"We examined CCTV footage and other details. During the investigation, the names of two accused persons surfaced, Vikas and Mohit. Both are residents of the Dakshin Police Station area. The investigation revealed that they were responsible for the incidents," he said.
He added that the accused Vikas had already been arrested and sent to jail.
The police officer further said, "Today, we received information that the second accused, Mohit, was coming from Mohra towards Modinagar. Acting on this information, the Rasoolpur police were conducting a checking operation. During the operation, Mohit was spotted approaching from the front."
An attempt was made to stop him, but upon seeing the police, he opened fire. The police also fired in self-defence. Following the brief exchange of fire, the accused sustained a bullet injury to his leg, Prasad stated.
The accused was immediately sent to the trauma centre, where he is currently undergoing treatment under police custody.
During the search, Rs 6,600 was recovered from his possession. According to the investigation, this amount was connected to the snatching incidents that took place in the two police station areas. In addition, one illegal country-made pistol and a live .315-bore cartridge were recovered from him.
"At present, Mohit is receiving treatment under police security, and we will carry out all further necessary legal proceedings in the matter," SP City Ravi Shankar Prasad added.
Source: IANS
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