Ballia, Dec. 21 -- Four criminals were injured and one accused arrested following a police operation in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, after the suspects opened fire at police, officials said on Sunday.

The incident occurred after the Ubhaon police station received specific intelligence about a group of criminals gathering near Mabhuban and moving towards Chainpur with plans to commit a crime, according to Additional Superintendent of Police Dinesh Kumar Shukla. A police team promptly reached the location to intercept the suspects.

"On 21 December 2025, the Ubhaon police station received a tip that criminals were gathering near Mabhuban, heading towards Chainpur, with plans to commit a crime. Responding quickly, a police team arrived a...