A wanted criminal was shot dead in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh Police in Kaushambi district, official said on Tuesday. The goon has been identified as Mohammed Gufran, who was wanted in several cases, including murder and dacoity.
"A criminal identified as Mo. Gufran has been killed in an encounter with UP STF near the Samda sugar mill of Manjhanpur, Kaushambi. He was carrying a reward of Rs 1,25,000," said SP Kaushambi Brijesh Srivastava.
Gufran was taken to the hospital after he suffered bullet injuries but he was declared dead by the doctor.
"A miscreant was injured in an encounter with Lucknow STF this morning. He was taken to a hospital but he succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as Gufran, a resident of Pratapgarh. Around 13 criminal cases are registered against him in Pratapgarh and had a reward of Rs 1,25,000 on him," added Srivastava.
