Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], March 30 (ANI): Anuj Kannaujia, a shooter associated with the Mukhtar Ansari gang, was killed in an encounter on Saturday during a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) and the Jharkhand Police, an official said.

According to officials, the security forces had received information about Kannaujia's whereabouts and attempted to capture him. However, as they approached him, Kannaujia opened fire on them, leading to a gunfight. Anuj Kannaujia was killed in the crossfire.

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"STF and Jharkhand police tried to capture Anuj Kannaujia on the basis of information received, but they started firing towards the security forces. Anuj Kannaujia was killed in cross-firing," said Amitabh Yash, Additional Director General (ADG) of UP STF. (ANI)

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