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Minor Rape Accused Arrested After Gunfight with UP Police in Sitapur
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News18•22-09-2026, 10:45
Minor Rape Accused Arrested After Gunfight with UP Police in Sitapur
- •Avdhram alias Bhole Shankar, accused of raping a six-year-old girl, was arrested after an exchange of fire with police in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.
- •The accused sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter and was admitted to a community health centre.
- •The incident was reported on Monday, leading to a case registered under the POCSO Act.
- •Police launched a search and apprehended the accused near Berra village after he allegedly opened fire on the team.
- •A 12-bore country-made pistol, cartridges, and cash were recovered; the police team received a Rs 25,000 reward.
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The suspect, identified as Avdhram alias Bhole Shankar, was arrested after an exchange of fire with police near Berra village in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district on Tuesday.
Following the reporting of the incident involving the six-year-old minor, a case was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Police recovered a 12-bore country-made pistol, two live cartridges, one empty cartridge, and Rs 350 in cash from the possession of the accused after the shootout.
