Muzaffarnagar, Jul 23 (PTI) An accused in a robbery case was arrested in the Civil Lines area here on Thursday following a brief encounter with police personnel.

The accused, identified as Johnny, alias Shubham, sustained a bullet injury during the exchange of fire and was shifted to a hospital, SHO D K Tyagi said.

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Constable Israr was also injured in the encounter, he said.

Police said Rs 1.30 lakh cash, a motorcycle and a firearm was seized from the accused.

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On July 21, armed men had stormed a medical agency in the area and looted Rs two lakh from the facility, the police added.

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