Alleged Sharpshooter Injured in Encounter with Uttar Pradesh Police
UP: Sharpshooter carrying Rs 50,000 reward injured in encounter
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Ashu alias Monty, an alleged sharpshooter with a ₹50,000 reward for his capture, was injured in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and Moradabad police. He is wanted for attempted murder and extortion in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and has a history of 36 criminal cases.
- 01Ashu alias Monty was injured during a police encounter in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- 02He was wanted for attempted murder and extortion, with a reward of ₹50,000 for his capture.
- 03Monty has a criminal history of approximately 36 cases, including serious offenses.
- 04The police recovered firearms and ammunition from him during the operation.
- 05Further investigation into his criminal activities is ongoing.
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In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, Ashu alias Monty, an alleged sharpshooter with a ₹50,000 bounty on his head, was injured in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and local police. The incident occurred in the Civil Lines area, where Monty sustained bullet injuries and was subsequently hospitalized. He is wanted for an attempted murder case and allegedly extorted ₹5 crore from a businessman. Monty has a long criminal record, with around 36 cases against him, including murder and robbery. During the operation, authorities seized a car, a .32 bore factory-made pistol, a .32 bore revolver, and a significant amount of ammunition. Monty first faced legal issues in 2010 and became associated with the Udham Singh gang after his release on bail. Investigations are ongoing to further uncover his criminal activities.
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This incident highlights ongoing issues with organized crime in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, affecting local safety and security.
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