Prayagraj, Aug. 31 -- A criminal wanted in a rape case and carrying a cash reward of Rs 25,000 was arrested in an encounter with the police, Special Operation Group (SOG) and surveillance team near Malk Harhar in the Phaphamau area of Prayagraj district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here today.
Police sources said that late last night, the police team and SOG received information that the absconding criminal who committed rape has been seen in the Phaphamau area in the process of committing some crime.
"Police tried to catch him by setting up a blockade, during which the criminal opened fire on the police party," they said.
Police sources said that the police also retaliated, in which the 25,000 rewardee, Barsaati, alias Ani...