Rohtak, June 29 -- The anti-gangster unit of Sonepat Police apprehended a wanted criminal following a brief encounter near Barona village on Saturday.

The accused, identified as Ravi alias Lamba, sustained a bullet injury to the leg during the exchange of fire and is currently undergoing treatment.

Police said that Ravi was carrying a bounty of Rs.45,000 and was wanted in multiple cases by both Haryana and Delhi Police.

Ajay Dhankar, head of the anti-gangster unit at Sector-6 crime branch, stated that the police received credible intelligence regarding Ravi's movements and swiftly laid a trap. "The accused attempted to flee and opened fire on the police team, prompting retaliatory action. He was neutralised and taken into custody," Dha...