Noida, Uttar Pradesh

An encounter took place in the heart of Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday (Nov. 6), late in the night. The incident took place near Sector 58, and one of the suspects got injured in the police firing and was hospitalised.

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According to reports, the Noida Police started a chase after spotting a notorious robber on Wednesday night. The chase ended in an encounter, and the police team recovered a stolen motorcycle, a pistol, five looted mobile phones, and ammunition from the accused.

The incident occurred around midnight when police was on their routine security check under the directives of the Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissioner. Police officers stationed near Rabbit Park in Sector 58 spotted a suspicious individual approaching on a motorcycle.

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The suspect, who has been identified as Sonu, aka Mota, tried to flee when the police signalled him to stop. The officers then began chasing the man, soon after which the accused opened fire on them. This prompted a retaliatory response from the police.

Mota was injured in the exchange and was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. 

It was later confirmed by the authorities that the suspect, who is only 22 years old, was identified as a wanted criminal involved in several robbery and theft cases in the area.

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Police recovered a stolen bike, five mobile phones, a pistol, and several cartridges from Mota's possession. The weapon and all the mobile phones are believed to have been looted in earlier robberies.

“We were conducting routine checking when we noticed a suspicious biker near Rabbit Park,” said Manish Mishra, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), Noida. 

“When we signalled him to stop, he fired shots at the police, and the police responded in self-defence. The suspect was injured in the exchange.”

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Mota is currently in police custody. He is wanted in connection with six cases of robbery and theft across Noida. Police are also looking for his two accomplices, who managed to flee the scene during the Wednesday night incident.

“This is a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities in the area,” ADCP Mishra added.

“Sonu alias Mota is a notorious robber with a history of criminal offences. We are conducting further investigations to identify his associates and track down any other stolen property.”

(With inputs from agencies)