A wanted criminal with a Rs 50,000 bounty was apprehended in Bihar's Khagaria district after a gunfight with police, highlighting law enforcement's efforts to combat crime.
Key Points
- Buddin Mian, wanted in 14 criminal cases, was arrested in Khagaria, Bihar.
- A bounty of Rs 50,000 was placed on Buddin Mian's head.
- The arrest followed a joint operation by the Special Task Force (STF) and district police.
- Mian sustained a leg injury during the gunfight with the police.
A man, having a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head, was arrested after a gunfight with the police in Bihar's Khagaria district early Tuesday, officials said.
Buddin Mian was wanted in 14 criminal cases, they said.
Details of the Police Operation
Khagaria Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar said a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and district police conducted a raid at Sukhaybasa village under Beldaur police station limits around 2 am following a tip-off.
"The area was cordoned off, and the accused was asked to surrender. However, after spotting the police team, he attempted to flee and opened fire on the personnel. The police retaliated with controlled firing and eventually overpowered him," he said.
Mian sustained a bullet injury to his leg during the exchange of fire and was admitted to a government hospital for treatment, he added.
