Meerut, May 19 -- A dramatic late night police encounter unfolded in Muzaffarnagar district on Saturday, as two dreaded criminals were shot at and arrested during a confrontation near the Sambhalhera-Kutubpur canal track in the Mirapur police station area. The duo, wanted in over 60 serious criminal cases across several districts, was nabbed while allegedly planning a major crime in the region.

The incident occurred when a police team signalled a suspicious motorcycle to stop during routine vehicle checks. Instead of complying, the riders attempted to flee. In their attempt to escape, they fell off the bike and opened fire on the police. The officers retaliated in self-defense, injuring both men in the legs. They were immediately taken i...