Muzaffarnagar: Police in Muzaffarnagar have arrested Adil Rashid, a criminal wanted under the Gangsters Act and carrying a reward of ₹25,000, following an encounter with the Miranpur police team on Friday. The accused sustained a gunshot injury during the exchange of fire and was apprehended by the police. The operation was part of the district-wide campaign against criminal activities.
According to police, a team from Miranpur police station was conducting vehicle checks near the culvert on the Chudiyala distributary canal road, between Sambhalhera and Kutubpur Jhal. During the operation, officers signalled a motorcyclist approaching from the Kutubpur side to stop. However, the rider allegedly attempted to flee.
How Did the Encounter Unfold?
Police said the motorcycle skidded and went out of control as officers pursued the rider. The suspect then allegedly ran towards a nearby wooded area and opened fire at the police team. In response, the police returned fire, injuring him. He was subsequently arrested and taken for medical treatment.
The accused was identified as Adil Rashid, son of Sagir, a resident of Chitta village under Salem pur police station in Bulandshahr district. He was wanted in a case registered under the Gangsters Act at Miranpur police station. Senior Superintendent of Police Suraj Kumar Rai had announced a reward of ₹25,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Illegal Firearm, Ammunition and Four ATM Cards Recovered
During the operation, police recovered a country-made pistol of .315 bore, one spent cartridge, two live cartridges, one misfired cartridge, four ATM cards and an unregistered Passion Pro motorcycle from the accused.
Investigators are examining the recovered ATM cards to establish their origin and determine whether they are connected to any criminal activity.
Criminal Cases Registered Across Multiple Locations
According to police records, cases involving allegations of fraud, robbery, theft and other offences have been registered against Adil Rashid in Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, Aligarh and Pune in Maharashtra.
Police have registered a separate case in connection with the encounter and initiated further legal proceedings.
Police Team Conducts Operation Under Senior Officers’ Supervision
The operation was carried out under the direction of SSP Suraj Kumar Rai, with supervision from Superintendent of Police (Rural) Akshay Sanjay Mahadik and Circle Officer Jansath Rishika Singh. The team was led by Miranpur Station House Officer Indrajeet Singh.
The arrest marks another operation in the district police’s ongoing efforts to apprehend wanted suspects and curb criminal activities. Further investigation is underway to establish the accused’s alleged involvement in other cases and examine the items recovered during the operation.
Reported by: Rohit
