Barabanki Shootout: Two Wanted Criminals Bagged After Fierce Encounter
Two rewarded criminals were injured and arrested after a shootout with police in Barabanki. A constable was also injured during the clash.
A high-stakes police operation in the Ramsanehighat area of Barabanki turned into a violent clash late Wednesday night, resulting in a Barabanki police encounter that left two wanted criminals injured and in custody. The drama unfolded near Dulhadepur village when law enforcement attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle, leading to a shootout that also left a police officer wounded.
The Midnight Interception
Acting on a specific tip-off regarding suspicious activity on the night of November 4, police teams established a blockade near Dulhadepur village. The tension spiked when a black scooter, notably lacking a registration number, approached the checkpoint. As the police team moved in to intercept the two riders, the suspects refused to surrender and instead opened fire on the officers.
During the exchange of gunfire, Constable Abhishek was struck in the palm. In an act of self-defense, the police team returned fire, hitting both suspects in their legs to neutralize the threat.
Identity of the Arrested
The suspects were revealed to be seasoned criminals with prices on their heads. The police have identified them as:
- Rahul Dixit: A resident of Wadi village in Sitapur district and son of the late Anil Dixit. He was carrying a bounty of ₹25,000.
- Saurabh Kumar Verma: A resident of Garhi Majre Mau Gaurpur in Barabanki district and son of Sanjay Kumar Verma. He had a reward of ₹15,000 on his head.
Both individuals were wanted by the authorities in connection with several robbery cases across the region.
Arsenal Recovered
Following the encounter, police conducted a search of the suspects and seized a cache of illegal weaponry and the vehicle used in the crime. The recovered items include:
- A .315 bore pistol along with one live cartridge and one spent shell.
- A .12 bore pistol along with one live cartridge and one spent shell.
- The unregistered black scooter used for their getaway.
Medical Treatment and Legal Action
Immediately following the clash, all three injured parties—the two criminals and Constable Abhishek—were rushed to the Community Health Center in Ramsanehighat for urgent medical treatment.
The Barabanki police have confirmed that legal proceedings are currently underway regarding the seized firearms and the vehicle. The arrest of these two rewarded criminals is seen as a significant blow to the robbery networks operating in the area.