The incident occurred following a massive search operation conducted by security forces in a forested area, prompted by reports of suspicious movement in the region.
The encounter was carried out by a joint team of the Special Task Forces (STFs) of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the Ratanpuri area of Muzaffarnagar in which the gangster was shot dead.
Pulwama encounter: The police and army launched a cordon and search operation in the Nihama area in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.
Earlier on May 23, as many as seven Naxalites were killed in an encounter with the security forces. Following the encounter, another Naxalite was killed in retaliatory firing while the security personnel were returning to their base and Naxalites attacked them.
A few days ago, around 10 Naxalites, one of them carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head, were arrested from Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. Prior to that, at least 12 Naxals were killed during a gunfight with security forces.
The face-offs between the security forces and Naxalites have significantly increased recently. Dozens of Naxalites have been neutralised in multiple operations, while many others have been apprehended.
Delhi car showroom firing case: On May 6, Ajay along with Mohit Ridhau, 27, opened fire at a second-hand luxury car showroom in the Tilak Nagar area. Seven people were hurt as bullets hit glass doors and window panes.
Earlier on May 9, 6 Naxalites carrying a bounty of Rs. 36 lakh over them surrendered to the police in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The Naxalites surrendered after getting inspired by the 'Puna Narkom' rehabilitation program for Naxals.
Vinay Tyagi was murdered on May 3 night while he was returning from his office. The family suspected robbery. The accused was killed in an encounter with police on Friday morning.
Chhattisgarh encounter: Intermittent firing is still underway and further details are awaited. No harm was reported to security personnel in the incident so far.
One of the shooters was shot in the leg and is currently undergoing treatment at a community health centre (CHC) in Nuh.
The encounter started after the police received intelligence regarding the presence of two terrorists. A joint operation has been launched by the Army, CRPF and the Jammu and Kashmir police.
According to security officials, the terrorists fired upon the search party during a cordon search operation in Pulwama. Security officials have reached the spot after receiving a tip off.
More than 16 cases are registered against Amarjit Singh alias Bittu, said the SSP Haridwar Parminder Doval.
During the encounter, the police successfully seized two weapons along with a substantial quantity of ammunition from the Naxalites. The operation signifies a significant blow to the insurgent group's activities in the region.
The incident resulted in minor injuries to two police officers during the gunfight, which unfolded near Gokulpuri Metro Station.
The search operation has been launched following the encounter in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district. The security forces also recovered the body of a Naxalite and an AK-47 rifle during the search operation.
Gangster Kala Dhanaula alias Gurmeet Singh Mann was gunned down in Punjab’s Barnala. The accussed has a criminal history with 60+ henious criminal cases registered against him. He was the head of the Kala Dhanaula gang.
According to the police, they had received information about the gangster arriving in Khera Khurd village and on this, they laid a trap to nab him.
The duo allegedly opened fire at the police after which the latter retaliated. The criminals were injured in the firing incident in Noida this morning.
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