Suspect Injured, Two Arrested Following Police Encounter in Bareilly
A late-night police encounter in Bareilly's Faridpur area leaves a notorious gangster injured and two suspects arrested after a shootout.
A high-stakes late-night confrontation between the police and criminals unfolded in the Faridpur police station area of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The encounter, which took place near Satha Pulia on Bisalpur Road, resulted in a notorious suspect being shot and two individuals being taken into custody.
Shootout During Routine Check
The incident erupted while a police team was conducting a routine inspection of suspects in the area. According to officials, the situation turned violent when the suspects opened fire on the police personnel. In the immediate retaliatory firing that followed, a prominent suspect identified as Kasim Khan was struck in the leg.
Kasim Khan, the son of Gul Khan and a resident of Mewa Sharfapur, was rushed to the Community Health Center (CHC) in Faridpur for emergency medical attention. Once his condition was stabilized, medical professionals referred him to the Bareilly District Hospital for further treatment. To ensure the suspect does not escape, police have stationed two personnel at the hospital to maintain constant surveillance.
Gangster Act Connection and Arrests
The injured suspect, Kasim Khan, was already on the radar of the law. Authorities revealed that he was wanted in connection with a case filed at the Faridpur police station on August 22, 2026. This specific case had been registered under the Gangster Act and named five different individuals.
During the operation, police also apprehended Kasim's associate, Zahid Ali Khan, son of Jan Mohammad, who also hails from Mewa Sharfapur. The crackdown led to the recovery of several incriminating items from both men.
Weapons and Evidence Recovered
The police team successfully seized weapons and materials from the scene of the encounter, including:
- From Zahid Ali Khan: A motorcycle and a .315-bore country-made pistol. A forensic inspection of the weapon revealed a stuck cartridge inside the barrel, along with one live cartridge.
- From Kasim Khan: A separate .315-bore pistol, one live cartridge, and one spent shell.
Circle Officer (CO) Sandeep Singh confirmed that a forensic unit was called to the site to meticulously collect evidence. The police are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the recovered firearms and are proceeding with further legal actions against the accused.