Sultanpur Police Encounters: 5 Arrested, 3 Shot in Leg After Attack on Officials
UP police arrest five suspects after two encounters in Sultanpur following an attack on revenue officials. Three suspects injured.
In a series of high-drama operations on Wednesday morning, the Sultanpur police in Uttar Pradesh carried out two separate encounters, resulting in the arrest of five suspects. These operations were launched following a violent attack on a Naib Tehsildar and two Lekhpals. During the clashes, three of the suspects were shot in the legs as police neutralized the threat.
The First Clash: Early Morning Raid in Khaichla
The police action began at approximately 5:00 a.m. in the Khaichla area, falling under the jurisdiction of the Kotwali Nagar police station. During this operation, officers apprehended three individuals: Rahul Singh, Naushad, and Manoj Singh.
The encounter turned violent when the suspects engaged with the police, leading to Rahul Singh sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg. The suspects hail from different localities, including Amilia Kala, Pratapapur (Bandhuakala), and Rwania (Karaundiya). Upon searching the group, police recovered:
- A .32 bore pistol
- One live cartridge and one spent shell
- A Scorpio vehicle (Registration No. UP 44 AY 6094)
According to police records, Rahul Singh is a seasoned offender with 10 criminal cases registered against him across various stations in the district.
The Second Encounter: High-Stakes Chase in Akhandnagar
The crackdown continued later that morning. Around 8:45 a.m., police moved into the Akhandnagar police station area to track down more suspects involved in the assault on the mining and revenue team. The officers came face-to-face with Sandeep Singh and Prashant Singh.
The suspects opened fire on the police team, prompting a retaliatory response. Both Sandeep Singh and Prashant Singh were shot in the legs and subsequently taken into custody. Sandeep Singh is a resident of Amilia Kala, while Prashant Singh is from Nakaha Mahmudpur under the Goshainganj police station area.
From this second encounter, the authorities seized a significant cache of weapons and a luxury vehicle:
- A .315 bore country-made pistol
- A 12-bore country-made pistol
- Two live cartridges and two spent shells
- A black Thar SUV without a number plate, which was allegedly used during the commission of the crime
Investigations revealed that Sandeep Singh already has six criminal cases registered against him.
Illegal Mining Link and Recoveries
Beyond the arrests and the seizure of firearms, the police have uncovered a connection to illegal activities. In addition to the Scorpio and the Thar, authorities reported the recovery of four dumpers, which were allegedly being used for illegal soil mining operations.
The entire operation was a direct response to the assault on the revenue and mining team in the Kotwali Nagar area. Legal proceedings against all five arrested individuals are currently underway.