Jhansi/Kanpur, Jan. 10 -- The main accused of murdering Jhansi's first woman auto-rickshaw driver was arrested late on Friday night after a brief police encounter, days after allegedly attempting to mislead investigators by staging his own disappearance.

The accused, Mukesh Jha, was apprehended near Bhagwantpura road after police received a tip-off about his movement in the busy area.

According to SP City Priti Singh, Jha opened fire when the police team moved in. Police retaliated, injuring him. He was taken to Jhansi medical college for treatment and is currently under police custody.

Praising the police action, Anita's sister, Vidhi Chowdhary, said that the police should now ensure capital punishment for the accused. "The family on ...