Ghaziabad: A notorious Bawariya gang member was killed in a police encounter in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Dharmendra alias Tiddi, carried a bounty of ₹50,000 each from the Ghaziabad and Meerut police, carrying a total bounty of ₹1 lakh. According to preliminary information, three policemen were also injured during the encounter.
Encounter in Niwari police station area
According to officials, the Crime Branch team launched an operation after receiving intelligence regarding the movement of members of the Bawariya gang. The team, led by the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), conducted an operation in the Niwari police station area.
During the encounter, the police team encountered the suspects, leading to an exchange of fire between the two sides.
Dharmendra alias Tiddi was carrying a reward of one lakh rupees
According to the police, Dharmendra alias Tiddi was seriously injured in the encounter. His death was later reported. He was a wanted member of the Bawariya gang, and the Ghaziabad and Meerut police had announced a reward of 50,000 rupees each on him.
Three policemen injured, hospitalized
Three policemen were also injured during the firing and were taken to the hospital for treatment. However, official information regarding their identities, the nature of their injuries, and their current condition has not yet been released.
Other information awaited
Details regarding the criminal cases registered against Dharmendra, his criminal history, and the recovery of any weapons or other items during the encounter have not yet been released. Authorities are expected to issue a detailed statement regarding the operation.
Currently, according to available information, the Crime Branch team, under the supervision of the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), conducted the operation, resulting in the death of the wanted criminal and the injury of three policemen.