Bhadohi(Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 22 (ANI): A wanted criminal was arrested on Wednesday in an exchange of fire at Badhohi, the police said, adding that a pistol and a stolen bike were recovered from the accused.

The accused was identified as Akeel alias Murga.

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According to the police, Seshamani, who worked as an accountant at a brick kiln in the Gopiganj, was on way home on a bike when two unidentified men on a two-wheeler robbed him and took away his bike.

On receiving information of the incident, the police reached the spot and launched an investigation.

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"During investigation, we found two suspicious people riding a bike and chased them. Seeing us tailing them, they opened fire. In the subsequent exchange of fire, a wanted criminal named Akeel alias Murga was shot in the leg. The other accused, however, managed to escape," a police officer said.

The accused, who sustained a gunshot wound, was admitted to a hospital.

"Akeel alias Murga is a history-sheeter and features in the list of top ten criminals. More than a dozen cases are registered against him in Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Jaunpur, and Prayagraj," the officer added. (ANI)

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