Karnal, July 31 -- A 25-year-old history-sheeter was allegedly shot dead by Yamunanagar police during an encounter near Ratouli road during the wee hours of Wednesday.

The deceased Bhim alias Arjun, was a native of Ayodhya district and was residing in Azad Nagar of Yamunanagar.

He was affiliated to Kala Rana-Noni Rana gang.

Investigators said that he was behind the extortion-related double firing incidents of July 14 in the ITI area and Sarojini Colony Phase-1, targeting prominent merchants in Yamunanagar and a reward of Rs.20,000 was declared on him. Extortion money amounting to Rs.5.50 crore was sought from two merchants allegedly through a phone call, it was learnt.

Confirming the encounter, SP Kamaldeep Goyal said that the police ...