Lucknow, Sept. 7 -- A late-night encounter led to the arrest of Anuj Rawat, a man accused in the recent rape and murder of a 45-year-old woman in the Sushant Golf City area.
The incident unfolded last night during a checking operation conducted on Kisan Path.
According to police, Anuj Rawat, a resident of Maiji Ka Purwa, sustained a bullet injury in the leg during the exchange of fire and was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment. His accomplice, identified as Deshraj, managed to escape and is currently absconding.
The police were led to the accused after reviewing CCTV footage and acting on intelligence provided by a local informant.
During the checking drive, the duo approached on a motorcycle and attempted to flee when signal...