A late-night police encounter in the Sirsaganj area of Firozabad district led to the arrest of a wanted criminal with a long criminal history. The incident took place on Sunday (December 28) night near National Highway-19, following a tip-off received by the local police.
According to police officials, Sirsaganj Station House Officer (SHO) Vaibhav Kumar Singh received specific information from an informer that a wanted criminal was roaming in the Sarai Sheikh area with a stolen motorcycle and was planning to carry out a major crime. Acting swiftly, the police team set up barricades and started vehicle checking near NH-19.
Meanwhile, when the police signalled a suspicious motorcycle rider to stop, the accused attempted to flee. However, due to panic, he lost control of the bike and fell on the road. Immediately after falling, the accused opened fire at the police team with the intention to kill.
In response, the police fired back in self-defence. As a result, one bullet hit the accused in the leg, causing him to collapse on the spot. Subsequently, the police overpowered and arrested him.
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Weapon, stolen bike recovered
During the search, the police recovered one country-made pistol, one live cartridge, two empty shells, and a stolen Splendor motorcycle from the accused. Later, the injured criminal was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Furthermore, the accused was identified as Bhikam, a resident linked to the Malawan police station area in Etah district. According to the SHO, Bhikam is a listed gangster and a history-sheeter. He has around 24 serious criminal cases registered against him in Firozabad and Etah districts. These include attempt to murder, cases under the Gangster Act, and multiple theft cases.
Meanwhile, police officials confirmed that Bhikam had been absconding for a long time and was actively wanted in several cases. Because of his criminal background, the police have initiated further legal proceedings against him.
Finally, senior officials praised the police team for their alertness and timely action, stating that the arrest has prevented a possible major crime in the area and strengthened local law and order.
