Sambhal,

21 May (HS): A 35-year-old man suspected of raping a 60-year-old lady in a

brick kiln in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district was injured in an encounter with

police, officials said on Thursday. Circle Officer Deepak Tiwari stated that

police were conducting vehicle checks at T-point in the Chandausi police

station area during wee hours when a motorbike rider approaching from the

Bahjoi side attempted to leave after noticing the police. He stated that the

suspect sped towards a connecting road and opened fire on the police unit while

being pursued.

The

culprit was brought to the Community Health Centre in Chandausi after being

shot in the right leg by police in retaliation, according to the officer. The

accused identified himself as Naseem (35), who is wanted in a rape case.

He

was found in possession of a country-made.315 bore handgun, one live cartridge,

one empty cartridge box, and an unnumbered motorbike, according to police. According

to authorities, Naseem is suspected of raping a 60-year-old lady residing in a

brick kiln on May 19. According to police, the accused reportedly sent the

woman's husband to get booze before perpetrating the crime. A case was filed

against him in response to the survivor's husband's allegation.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi