Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 20 (ANI): A wanted criminal was killed on Sunday night during an exchange of fire with a joint team of Gulawati PS and Special Task Force (STF), said SSP Shlok Kumar.

The accused was identified as Sahab Singh, the police informed.

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According to the police, cash rewards on information leading to the arrest or capture of the wanted criminal were announced in connection with two cases.

"A reward of Rs 1 lakh was declared for information on Sahab in a case in Gonda district and in another case, a cash reward of Rs 25,000 was declared for a case in Bulandshahr. He was also wanted in six other criminal cases, including murder and loot," SSP said.

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He added that three policemen also sustained injuries in the exchange of fire and were admitted to the hospital.

"The accused's body was sent for post-mortem. Further investigation is underway," added Shlok. (ANI)

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