Mathura, July 23 -- Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a miscreant following a brief encounter in Mathura on Tuesday night. The accused, who sustained a gunshot injury to his leg during the exchange of fire, has been admitted to the district hospital for treatment, officials said.

Mathura Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bhushan Verma said the police received a tip-off about the presence of a wanted miscreant near Dholi Pyav Railway Ground on the night of July 22. Upon reaching the location, the accused opened fire on the police party, prompting retaliatory action.

"On the night of July 22, an informer informed about the presence of a miscreant near Dholi Pyav Railway Ground. The police immediately surrounded him. The miscreant fired on...