Jaunpur,

5 April (HS): Police teams from the Sarai Khawaja and Baksa police stations in

Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two arms smugglers after a shootout

late Saturday night. Both suspects were injured, while three other associates

remained at large.

Additional

Superintendent of Police (Rural) Aatish Kumar Singh said on Sunday that under

the leadership of Circle Officer Sadar, Inspector in-charge Sarai Khwaja and

Station Head Buxar along with their team were checking suspicious vehicles near

the culvert on Chhabilepur-Chhuncha road. During this, when an attempt was made

to stop the criminals riding a motorcycle, they attacked the police team with

deadly weapons. In self-defense, the police retaliated, in which Khanpur

resident Gudluck Tiwari was shot in the right leg and Aahapur resident Shashank

Singh was shot in the left leg. Both were arrested on the spot, while their

three other companions escaped taking advantage of the darkness.

During

the search, the police recovered two pistols, cartridges, a bike, and Rs 1.25

lakh in cash from the accused. During interrogation, they revealed that they

were on their way to buy and sell illegal weapons. Police have registered a

case against both accused under relevant sections and have initiated further

legal action, while the search for the absconding accused continues.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi