Agra, Feb. 28 -- In a joint operation by the Noida unit of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and the Agra Police, a wanted criminal was killed in an encounter in the Thana Ekta area of Agra on Friday.
According to police officials, the exchange of fire between the STF team and the accused lasted for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. During the encounter, the criminal sustained a bullet injury to his chest. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, where doctors later declared him dead.
The deceased has been identified as Pawan alias Kallu, son of Santaram, a resident of Sirauli under Loni police station limits in Ghaziabad district. He was wanted in connection with an extortion case registered at Tajganj police ...