2 'noted criminals' killed in encounter with UP police

Two criminals were killed in an encounter with police which took place in Mohdpur Khala area of Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki. Two policemen also sustained injuries during the firing. The criminals were carrying cash rewards of Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 on their heads.

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh):Two notorious criminals were reportedly killed in an encounter with police in Suratganj township of the Mohdpur Khala area here, a police officer said on Friday.

Two policemen, an inspector and a constable, were also injured in the encounter that took place on Thursday night under the Mohdpur Khala police station limits.

Following an input, that two notorious criminals, carrying cash rewards on their heads, stole a motorcycle and were roaming across the district, a police team was deputed to nab them, Superintendent of Police Ajay Sahni said.

The duo fired at the police team, resulting in injuries to inspector Sumit Srivastava and constable Shamsul Hasan, he said.

In the retaliatory firing both the criminals were injured. They were rushed to a hospital where they died.

The duo has been identified as Zubair and Lomas, both residents of Sitapur district, Sahni said.

He said over three dozen cases were registered against the duo and they were planning to loot a bank.

Zubair and Lomas were carrying a cash reward of Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000, respectively, on their heads, the SP added.

The policemen are undergoing treatment at the district hospital, Sahni said.

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