UP: Cop shot at, nabs criminal

A cop was shot at by two assailants in Lucknow on Monday night. However, braving the bullet injury, the cop chased the miscreants and nabbed one of them.

Lucknow: Even after being shot at by assailants, a policeman managed to nab one of them here on Monday night. According to the police, one of the miscreants was seen approaching the check-post at Charbagh Road. On questioning, the assailant shot at constable Ajit Yadav.

Braving the bullet injury, the constable chased the miscreant and managed to nab him. The other assailant was caught by other policemen.

Yadav was immediately rushed to a local hospital. According to doctors, the cop is out of danger as the bullet grazed past his back.

"At the check-post, we saw the two miscreants approaching. While questioning, constable Ajit Yadav was shot at. However, he showed bravery and managed to nab the criminal. According to doctors, the bullet grazed past his back. The other assailant was nabbed by the police," said Lucknow SSP Kalanidhi Naithani.

"The criminal record of the two miscreants are being investigated. Action will be taken," he added.