UP News: ₹1 Lakh Rewarded Criminal Gunned Down in Encounter with Noida STF & Baghpat Police

In a major breakthrough for Uttar Pradesh Police, a dreaded criminal carrying a reward of ₹1 lakh was killed in an encounter involving the Noida Special Task Force (STF) and Baghpat Police. The operation took place during the late hours when police received intelligence about the criminal’s location.Upon interception, the accused opened fire on the police team, triggering a fierce gunbattle. In retaliation, security forces fired back, neutralizing the criminal on the spot. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.The slain gangster was wanted in multiple serious cases including murder, extortion, and robbery across different districts. His criminal activities had instilled fear among locals and he had been absconding for a long time. The UP police had declared a reward of ₹1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.Senior police officials confirmed that no law enforcement officers were seriously injured in the operation. The successful encounter is being hailed as a big win in UP’s ongoing crackdown on organized crime and gang violence.Further investigations are underway to identify his gang connections and any possible involvement in other criminal networks operating in western Uttar Pradesh.