Four thieves were arrested following an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district, with authorities recovering Rs 11 lakh in cash and a cache of arms from the suspects, officials said on Friday.
Encounter Details and Arrests
The incident occurred late Thursday night when a police patrol team intercepted a vehicle near Jaisinghpur. The occupants opened fire, prompting police to retaliate. Three of the accused sustained injuries in the exchange of fire and were admitted to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Jaisinghpur for treatment, Additional Superintendent of Police Brajnarayan Singh said.
The fourth accused was arrested unharmed. All four have been identified as members of a interstate theft gang, according to police records.
Recovery of Cash and Weapons
During a search of the vehicle and the suspects, police recovered Rs 11 lakh in cash, three country-made pistols, and several live cartridges. The cash is believed to be proceeds from recent thefts in the region.
“The gang was involved in multiple burglaries across Sultanpur and neighboring districts. Their arrest will help solve several pending cases,” Singh added.
Legal Proceedings Underway
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. The injured accused are under police guard at the hospital, while the fourth suspect is being interrogated to uncover further links.
Police are also investigating the source of the weapons and the gang's network. Further arrests are expected as the investigation progresses.
