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UP: Accused in minor rape case shot in leg, arrested in police encounter in Firozabad

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Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh) | January 6, 2026 11:19:01 AM IST
Firozabad police arrested a man in connection with the alleged rape of a minor girl, following an exchange of fire during the arrest operation. The accused allegedly opened fire at the police, prompting officers to retaliate.

During the encounter, the suspect was shot in the leg and sustained injuries. He was subsequently taken into custody and provided medical treatment. A 315 bore pistol, two empty cartridges, and one live cartridge were recovered from the scene, according to officials.

Speaking to ANI on Monday, ASP Chaudhary said, "A case was registered today, in which an accused, Sehroj Khan, son of Firoz Khan, raped a minor girl... Two teams were formed to arrest him. An informant reported that the accused, Sehroj, was standing on Pranpur Road and could be apprehended if a quick operation were carried out... As soon as the police attempted to arrest the accused, he fired at the police with the intention of killing them. The police retaliated by firing back, and the accused was shot in the leg, sustaining injuries. A 315 bore pistol, two empty cartridges, and one live cartridge were recovered from the accused. The accused has been taken away for treatment. Proceedings are ongoing."

ASP Chaudhary further said that two teams were deployed after the case was registered, acting on a tip-off about the accused's location. "The teams carried out a quick operation, and the proceedings are ongoing following the arrest," he added.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

 
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