Bulandshahr, Dec. 21 -- A dacoit carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, identified as Zubair alias Peter, was killed in a police encounter in Bulandshahr in the wee hours of Sunday.
According to the police, they received specific input that Zubair, along with an associate, was planning to carry out a criminal activity in the area. Acting on the tip-off, police teams laid a cordon to nab the suspects.
When the police attempted to stop them, Zubair allegedly opened fire and tried to flee towards Meerut. Police chased the suspects and retaliated. During the exchange of fire, Zubair was hit by a bullet and fell to the ground along with his associate. Taking advantage of the darkness, the accomplice managed to escape.
Zubair was rushed to the distri...