Lucknow, Sept. 17 -- After the Gorakhpur incident where a 19-year-old NEET aspirant, Deepak Gupta, was killed by cattle smugglers, police have arrested key accused Rahim after an encounter on Tuesday.

According to officials, the encounter took place during a joint operation by Pipraich police of Gorakhpur district and the Kushinagar police team in Mauachapi village.

Rahim, who was on the run after the killing, sustained injuries during the exchange of fire and was subsequently taken into custody. He has been shifted to a local hospital for treatment under police supervision.

Deepak Gupta's death has sparked violent protests, stone pelting, and a road blockade, which led to injuries to SP North Jitendra Srivastava and Pipraich Police St...