Kaushambi,

02 July (HS): An accused wanted in a double murder investigation was captured

after a confrontation with police here early Wednesday morning, according to

officials.

According

to authorities, the accused, Virendra, was shot in the leg and is in the

hospital.

According

to Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Kumar, the remains of Gudia Devi (45)

and Gorelal (42), who were in a relationship, were discovered three days ago in

Gauhani village, which is located in the Charwa police station area. A case was opened against unnamed individuals

in response to a complaint from the relatives of the dead.

Gudia

had left her husband and was now living with her parents, while Gorelal's wife

had also returned to her family after leaving him, he added. He claimed

electronic monitoring led police to two suspects in Malka village: Virendra and

Shiv Babu.

In

the early hours of Wednesday, police tracked down Virendra near a chicken farm

after receiving a tip. After being

encircled by police, the accused reportedly opened fire on them in an attempt

to flee. Kumar said that in retaliation,

he was shot in the right leg and detained.

Virendra

was brought to a district hospital for treatment. The officer said that he was found with a

country-made pistol (.315 bore) and one live ammunition. Police claimed they

are working to apprehend Shiv Babu.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi