Midnight Mayhem: Two Bahraich Police Encounters End in Arrest of Notorious 'Thekedar'
Bahraich police arrested notorious criminal Naseem and another suspect after two midnight encounters. Read the full details of the operation.
In a high-stakes series of midnight operations, the Bahraich police carried out two separate encounters on Monday night, resulting in the capture of two criminals. The dramatic confrontations left both suspects with gunshot wounds to their legs, leading to their immediate hospitalization under strict police surveillance.
The Hunt for Naseem 'Thekedar'
The primary target of the night's operation was Naseem, widely known by his alias 'Thekedar'. A resident of Chandisa Kala in the Lakhimpur Kheri district, Naseem is described by authorities as a seasoned criminal with a staggering record of more than two dozen registered cases against him.
The pursuit intensified after an initial encounter in the Baundi area. During that clash, police engaged two suspects; while one was successfully apprehended, his accomplice, identified as Jabir, managed to evade capture. As Jabir remains on the run, police teams have launched extensive search operations to track him down.
The 2 AM Showdown at Banjariya Canal
Following the events in Baundi, Superintendent of Police Vishwajeet Srivastava mobilized multiple teams to locate Naseem, who had fled the scene in a Santro car. The chase reached its climax around 2:00 AM near the Banjariya canal.
A police team, led by Nanpara Kotwal Gursen Singh, was conducting routine vehicle checks when they spotted the suspect's vehicle. As the officers signaled the car to pull over, the situation turned violent. The driver exited the vehicle and opened fire on the police personnel.
Responding to the attack, the police returned fire, hitting Naseem in the leg. The wounded criminal was swiftly taken into custody, ending his flight from the law.
Seizures and Confessions
Upon arresting Naseem, the son of Nisar, authorities recovered a significant haul of illegal items and stolen goods, including:
- A country-made pistol
- Live cartridges and spent shell casings
- The Santro car used in the escape
- Cash and jewelry crafted from yellow and white metals
During the initial interrogation, the accused reportedly admitted to his involvement in a string of theft incidents spanning Bahraich and several other districts, confirming his role as a key player in regional criminal activities.