Lucknow: 4 Arrested for Transformer Oil, Copper Theft in Uttar Pradesh; 1 Injured in Police Encounter
Based on the tip-off, Lucknow police team reached the spot where the gang was believed to be operating, the officer said. The accused attempted to flee the scene upon seeing the team but the gang's vehicle got stuck in a pit, leading to the arrest of -- Vipin Kumar Gautam, Shiv Yadav alias Sonu, and Manoj alias Chotu -- Srivastava said.
Lucknow, February 27: Four people were arrested on Thursday for their alleged involvement in the theft of transformer oil and copper from rural areas here, police said, adding that one of the accused was injured in an encounter. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (West) Vishwajeet Srivastava said the incident occurred in Sahilamau village in Malihabad area when police received information about the gang.
Based on the tip-off, a police team reached the spot where the gang was believed to be operating, the officer said. The accused attempted to flee the scene upon seeing the team but the gang's vehicle got stuck in a pit, leading to the arrest of -- Vipin Kumar Gautam, Shiv Yadav alias Sonu, and Manoj alias Chotu -- Srivastava said. Lucknow Shocker: Furious Over Being Ignored, Man Kills Woman, Her 6-Year-Old Daughter in UP; Stages Robbery To Mislead Police.
The fourth accused, Ranjit managed to escape and opened fire on the police team. He was shot in the leg in retaliatory firing by the team, the DCP said. Police said he was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Lucknow Shocker: 5 Family Members Murdered in Hotel Sharanjeet Over Domestic Disputes, Accused Arrested (Watch Video).
A car containing a large amount of copper wire, live cartridges, and arms, was seized from the accused, the officer said. The accused are being questioned and further investigation is underway, he added.
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