Bahraich Police Encounter: Notorious History-Sheeter Shot, 3 Arrested
A notorious criminal with 36+ cases was shot in the leg during a Bahraich police encounter. Three associates arrested and loot recovered.
In a high-stakes midnight operation, the Bahraich police clashed with a gang of thieves on the Nanpara-Khairighat road, resulting in a Bahraich police encounter that left a notorious criminal injured and three of his accomplices in custody.
Midnight Shootout on Nanpara-Khairighat Road
The drama unfolded around 2:30 a.m. in the jurisdiction of the Khairighat police station. Acting on a tip-off regarding a theft, a police team moved swiftly to intercept the suspects. As the officers surrounded the target vehicle—an Ertiga car—the situation escalated rapidly.
According to police reports, one of the suspects stepped out of the vehicle and opened fire on the police team. The officers retaliated in self-defense, and in the ensuing exchange of gunfire, a man identified as Sambhari was hit in the leg. He was immediately shifted to a Community Health Center for medical treatment.
The Profile of a Career Criminal
Sambhari is no stranger to the law. Identified as a history-sheeter at the Khairighat police station, he carries a staggering criminal record with over three dozen cases registered against him. His involvement in organized crime had made him a primary target for local law enforcement.
Seizures and Confessions
While Sambhari was neutralized, the police managed to apprehend three of his associates at the scene. However, two other members of the gang managed to vanish into the darkness, escaping the police dragnet.
During the operation, the police recovered a significant amount of loot and weaponry, including:
- An Ertiga car used by the gang.
- A country-made pistol (tamancha) and live cartridges.
- Stolen jewelry and cash.
During the initial interrogation, the arrested suspects confessed to carrying out multiple thefts not only within Bahraich but across several other districts as well.
Police Action and Ongoing Manhunt
Superintendent of Police Vishwajeet Srivastava visited the encounter site to inspect the evidence and oversee the operation. He has issued strict directives to the officers to ensure the remaining fugitives are brought to justice.
The Bahraich police have now deployed multiple teams in a coordinated search operation to track down the two absconding suspects. Legal proceedings against the arrested individuals and the injured history-sheeter are currently underway.