India News | Ghaziabad: Murder Accused Held After Exchange of Fire

Ghaziabad, Jul 29 (PTI) Police here arrested a murder accused carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 after an exchange of fire, an official said on Thursday.

This is the second incident within 24 hours that a criminal has been held after an exchange of fire.

The confrontation had taken place near the Banthla canal in Chirori town area and constable Vijay Rathi sustained a bullet injury, SP (Rural) Iraj Raja said.

The accused, identified as Sonu Dhedha, was also hurt in the incident.

Both were rushed for treatment to a nearby hospital, the SP said.

He said around 3.30 pm on Thursday, the Loni police tried to intercept a bike.

Instead of stopping, two bike-borne assailants opened fire. In self-defense, police also fired and Sonu was injured while his accomplice Anil managed to escape.

Sonu is wanted in a murder case and was carrying a reward of Rs 5,0000 on his arrest, the SP said.

Police have recovered a countrymade pistol, two live cartridges and the bike used in commission of crime from him, the SP added.

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