Two Members of Bawariya Gang Killed in Police Encounter in Mathura
Two wanted Bawariya gang dacoits killed in Mathura police encounter
Hindustan Times
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Two alleged members of the Bawariya gang, wanted for a robbery in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, were killed in a police encounter. The suspects, identified as Dharamveer and Rajendra, attempted to flee during a police operation and engaged in a shootout, resulting in their deaths.
- 01Two wanted dacoits from the Bawariya gang were killed in a police encounter.
- 02The suspects were involved in a robbery at a businessman's house on April 24.
- 03Police had announced a reward of ₹50,000 for each suspect's capture.
- 04The encounter occurred in the Surir area of Mathura.
- 05Two police officers were injured during the incident.
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In a police encounter in the Surir area of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, two alleged members of the Bawariya gang, Dharamveer alias Lambu and Rajendra alias Pappu, were killed. The duo was wanted for a dacoity that occurred on April 24 at the residence of businessman Ajay Agrawal. Following the robbery, which involved a reward of ₹50,000 each for their capture, police teams were formed to locate the suspects. Acting on specific intelligence, officers set up a trap late Wednesday night. When the suspects were approached on a motorcycle, they attempted to flee and opened fire on the police, leading to a retaliatory exchange. Both suspects sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the hospital. During the encounter, two police personnel were also injured.
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The police encounter highlights ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in the region, potentially increasing public safety.
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