An encounter broke out between Sector 58 police and a notorious robber in Noida late at night on Wednesday. The accused was injured in police firing and hospitalised. Police recovered a bike, 5 mobiles, pistol from his possession.
The accused were signalled to stop but they fled with the motorcycle. They opened fire on the police when they were chased. One accused named Sonu alias Mota was injured in retaliatory action. A Motorcycle, pistol, cartridges, 5 looted mobile phones were recovered from their possession. Six cases of robbery and theft were registered against the accused. Noida ADCP Manish Mishra said, "A checking was being conducted under the direction of Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissioner in the border of Noida zone. The police had an encounter with a miscreant at Sector 58. Police was conducting checking near Rabbit Park in Sector 58. A suspicious biker was seen coming towards the Park. He was told to stop but he fired shots at police. The police fired in retaliation. The miscreant was injured." He further said that the miscreant has been identified as Sonu alias Mota. "He is a noted criminal. He is a robber. He has committed many offences in the past. He is aged 22. Police has recovered a bike, 5 mobiles, pistol. He has two more friends and the police is looking for them. The injured accused has been sent to hospital for treatment. We are conducting further probe," he added. (ANI)
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