Jhansi, Aug. 22 -- In a joint operation by Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Fatehpur Police, a murder accused was injured during an encounter on Thursday night, police said.

According to Superintendent of Police, Gramin Jhansi, Arvind Kumar, the murder accused has been identified as Deepak alias Pradeep. He was charged with a murder case and had a reward of Rs 25,000 on him. The police officials have recovered weapons from his custody, and further investigation is to proceed after interrogation.

"In a joint operation by the SWAT team and Fatehpur Police, an encounter broke out with a miscreant. The miscreant sustained a bullet injury to his leg and has been hospitalised. His name is Deepak alias Pradeep. He was wanted in a murder ...