Bareilly Encounter: Rs 25,000 Reward Accused Arrested, One Policeman Injured
Bareilly police arrested a Rs 25,000 reward fugitive after a gunfight, with both the accused and a policeman sustaining injuries.
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Fugitive Arrested After Bareilly Encounter
Sachin Singh Thakur, an accused carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, who had escaped from police custody at the district court complex in Bareilly, was arrested early Wednesday morning after an encounter with Kotwali police. The accused was shot in the right leg during the police's retaliatory firing, while Chief Constable Rawab Mian was injured by gunfire from the accused. Both injured individuals have been admitted to the district hospital for treatment.
According to the police, an illegal .315 bore country-made pistol, two live cartridges, and two spent cartridges were recovered from the arrested accused, Sachin Singh Thakur. This arrest marks a significant success for the police, as the accused had been a challenge since his escape from the court premises.
Escape From Court Premises
Accused Sachin Singh Thakur had evaded police custody on October 21, 2026, while being presented in court. Following the incident, a case was registered against him at the Kotwali police station, and police teams were actively engaged in his search. The police had also announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for information leading to his capture.
Action Based on Informant Tip
Early Wednesday morning, police received information from an informant that the accused was hiding in North Colony near the railway station. Based on this tip, a team from Kotwali police immediately cordoned off the area and attempted to apprehend him. Police stated that upon being challenged, the accused opened fire on the team, prompting a retaliatory response from the police.
It was during this exchange of fire that the accused sustained a bullet injury to his leg and fell. Police further revealed that the arrested accused, Sachin Singh, has eight previous criminal cases registered against him. The police are currently proceeding with further legal action in this case and are also searching for his associates.