Siwan Encounter: ₹25,000 Rewarded Criminal Sonu Yadav Gunned Down by Police

In Bihar’s Siwan district, police have killed a wanted criminal Sonu Yadav in an encounter during a major crackdown in the Barharia area. The accused carried a reward of ₹25,000 and was wanted in connection with the murder of a BJP leader’s nephew in a crime that took place on 29 April 2026. Acting on intelligence about his location, police surrounded the area, but Sonu Yadav allegedly opened fire on the team first. In retaliatory firing, he was shot and killed on the spot. The incident highlights a swift police operation against a high-profile fugitive involved in a politically sensitive murder case.