In a major late night operation Uttar Pradesh Police arrested two wanted robbers following a brief gunfight in Mathura district. One of the criminals was shot in the leg during the firing and has been admitted to a local hospital for treatment. According to Sadar Circle Officer Varun Mishra the arrested men identified as Jagdish and Ramkishan were involved in a recent snatching case. Two days ago the bike borne duo targeted two women pilgrims visiting from Mumbai and Assam.
They snatched the victims purses while the women were travelling in a tempo and an e-rickshaw on the Chhatikara Radhakund road under the Jait police station area. Acting on a secret tip off around 10 PM a joint team of Jait police surveillance and SACT surrounded the suspects. Seeing the police the criminals opened fire to escape. Police fired back in self defence injuring Jagdish in the leg while his partner Ramkishan was caught on the spot without any injury. During the search police recovered ₹11,500 in stolen cash two mobile phones ATM cards Aadhaar cards a handgun and live cartridges from their possession Further legal action is currently underway.
