Jaunpur’s Shahganj subdivision witnessed a pulse-pounding police encounter that left two criminals in custody following a barrage of bullets. The late-night skirmish highlights the relentless pursuit of justice by Uttar Pradesh law enforcers against emboldened gangs.
Detailed accounts from the scene reveal that a joint team of local and district police zeroed in on a gang’s temporary base after months of tracking. Suspected of orchestrating over a dozen armed dacoities in nearby districts, the group was cornered in an abandoned mill by the riverbank just past midnight.
The confrontation erupted instantly as the outlaws, armed to the teeth, unleashed a volley of shots. Police responded with precision fire, forcing the suspects into submission. Captured were Pradeep Mishra (29) and Sonu Gupta (31), notorious for their brutal tactics and evasion skills, both bearing gunshot injuries.
A haul of incriminating evidence was unearthed: four illicit firearms, dozens of rounds, mobile phones with incriminating chats, and Rs 4 lakhs in unaccounted currency. Interrogation has already yielded leads on larger syndicate operations spanning multiple states.
Community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with shopkeepers and villagers expressing relief over the arrests. Officials attribute the success to advanced surveillance tech and community cooperation. As searches continue for escaped members, Jaunpur police have ramped up night patrols, signaling zero tolerance for criminal elements disrupting the region’s peace.