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Murder Accused Arrested After Police Encounter in UP's Mau
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News18•24-09-2026, 14:00
Murder Accused Arrested After Police Encounter in UP's Mau
- •Neeraj alias Tiger, an accused in the September 14 murder of a 21-year-old man, was arrested after an encounter with police in Mau.
- •The accused, carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, sustained a bullet injury in his leg during retaliatory firing after opening fire at a police team.
- •Neeraj is a known criminal with around 10 cases, including robbery and murder, registered against him.
- •Police recovered a country-made pistol, live and empty cartridges, and a motorcycle without a registration plate from his possession.
- •Eight accused have been arrested so far in connection with the murder of Anees Kumar, who was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants.
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Neeraj, an accused in the September 14 murder of a 21-year-old man, was arrested after opening fire on a police checking team near the Asalpur culvert and sustaining a leg injury in retaliatory firing.
Neeraj is a known criminal with about 10 cases registered against him, including charges of robbery and murder, and he carried a reward of Rs 25,000 on his arrest.
Police recovered a country-made pistol of .315 bore, one live cartridge, one empty cartridge, and a motorcycle without a registration plate from his possession.
