The internet was in splits on Saturday after a 14-minute video started doing rounds on social media showing police personnel imitating sounds of gunshots to scare criminals during an encounter in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh.

According to the report, their revolvers had jammed up due to which they had to resort on shouting.

In the video, shot on October 12, a cop can be seen shouting, "maaro, ghero...thain thain" while the other struggles with his jammed up revolver.

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ANI quoted an ASP saying that ''words like 'maaro and ghero' are said to create mental pressure on criminals."

"Cartridges being stuck in a revolver is a technical fault", he added.

However, the criminal was arrested later after he was shot in the leg.

One policeman was also injured in the exchange of fire.

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The internet was in splits on Saturday after a 14-minute video started doing rounds on social media showing police personnel imitating sounds of gunshots to scare criminals during an encounter in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh.

The internet was in splits on Saturday after a 14-minute video started doing rounds on social media showing police personnel imitating sounds of gunshots to scare criminals during an encounter in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh. According to the report, their revolvers had jammed up due to which they had to resort on shouting. In the video, shot on October 12, a cop can be seen shouting, "maaro, ghero...thain thain" while the other struggles with his jammed up revolver. Sambhal: A criminal was later arrested after being shot at in the leg. One policeman was also injured in the exchange of fire https://t.co/paVG8LtDPK — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 14, 2018 × ANI quoted an ASP saying that ''words like 'maaro and ghero' are said to create mental pressure on criminals." "Cartridges being stuck in a revolver is a technical fault", he added. However, the criminal was arrested later after he was shot in the leg. One policeman was also injured in the exchange of fire.

Watch: UP cop imitates gunshots to scare criminal during an encounter

Fearing for his life&nbsp;due to the rising number of police encounters in Uttar Pradesh, a wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs 12,000 on his head surrendered before the police on Thursday.

Faizan Ahmad alias Khanna, a resident of a village in UP's Sambhal district surrendered before the police wearing a placard around his neck saying, "Don’t shoot me. I swear never to commit crime again.''

Ahmad said he had worn the placard as he was scared that he might be shot dead by the police.&nbsp;

Ahmad first spoke to the media and told them that he wanted to surrender before the police. Later he reached the Amroha SP’s office and met Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Brijesh Singh and informed him about his resolve

He also sought forgiveness and pledged that he would never commit any crime again. He added that he wanted to spend the rest of his life in jail.

Ahmad was taken into custody and sent to jail.

He has been on the run since 2014 and was wanted in several cases including attempted murder and robbery.

There have been over 1,000 encounters in UP since Yogi Adityanath came to power, with some 50 suspected criminals being killed in them.

'I swear never to commit crime again,' the placard worn by Faizan Ahmad alias Khanna added. There have been over 1,000 encounters in UP since Yogi Adityanath came to power, with some 50 suspected criminals being killed in them

Fearing for his life due to the rising number of police encounters in Uttar Pradesh, a wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs 12,000 on his head surrendered before the police on Thursday. Faizan Ahmad alias Khanna, a resident of a village in UP's Sambhal district surrendered before the police wearing a placard around his neck saying, "Don’t shoot me. I swear never to commit crime again.'' Ahmad said he had worn the placard as he was scared that he might be shot dead by the police. Ahmad first spoke to the media and told them that he wanted to surrender before the police. Later he reached the Amroha SP’s office and met Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Brijesh Singh and informed him about his resolve He also sought forgiveness and pledged that he would never commit any crime again. He added that he wanted to spend the rest of his life in jail. Ahmad was taken into custody and sent to jail. He has been on the run since 2014 and was wanted in several cases including attempted murder and robbery. There have been over 1,000 encounters in UP since Yogi Adityanath came to power, with some 50 suspected criminals being killed in them.

UP: Wanted criminal surrenders wearing placard saying, 'Don't shoot me'

A gangster was killed and nearly two dozen criminals were arrested by police in 15 encounters in different districts of Uttar Pradesh during the past two days, a police spokesperson said Saturday.&nbsp;

The encounters took place in Bulandshahr, Shamli, Kanpur, Saharanpur, Lucknow, Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Gorakhpur, Hapur and Meerut.

&quot;As many as 24 wanted criminals were arrested and one gangster killed in 15 police encounters reported from 10 districts of the state over a span of 48 hours,&quot; the spokesperson said.

Gangster Inderpal, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000, was gunned down by the Special Task Force in the encounter in Naglakhepad jungle yesterday.

According to Superintendent of Police (STF) Rajiv Narain Singh, Inderpal was wanted in more than 30 cases of loot and murder in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

The police also claimed to have recovered countrymade arms, ammunition, motorcycle, cars apart from cash which was robbed by the criminals.

The maximum number of encounters was reported from Bulandshahr and Shamli, where four and six criminals were arrested respectively.

Three of those arrested in Bulandshahr carried a cash reward for Rs 20,000 each on their head. Two encounters took place in Kanpur.

Yesterday, two suspected criminals and as many policemen, including a station house officer, were injured in an encounter in Gorakhpur.

The incident took place when Maneesh Yadav and Manoj Yadav were escaping after threatening a village head, police said.

Police said that a team was rushed to the spot after receiving a complaint from the victim.

In the encounter, Station House Officer, Khorabar, Sudhir Kumar, and Sub-Inspector, Jhangha, Sunil Kumar Singh suffered minor injuries, they said.

The police have seized a .32 bore pistol, a 12 bore gun, bullets and the motorcycle on which they were escaping.

The criminals were injured in the gunfight. They were subsequently arrested and admitted to BRD Medical College.

Police claimed that they have confessed to their involvement in the murder of businessman Dinesh Gupta of Nai Bazaar, Jhangha, in Gorakhpur on Sunday.

The Uttar Pradesh Police has intensified its crackdown on criminals after the new DGP O P Singh took charge last month.

Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath had vowed to take strict action against the criminals after his government faced criticism over a string of crimes in the state.

The encounters took place in Bulandshahr, Shamli, Kanpur, Saharanpur, Lucknow, Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Gorakhpur, Hapur and Meerut

A gangster was killed and nearly two dozen criminals were arrested by police in 15 encounters in different districts of Uttar Pradesh during the past two days, a police spokesperson said Saturday. The encounters took place in Bulandshahr, Shamli, Kanpur, Saharanpur, Lucknow, Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Gorakhpur, Hapur and Meerut. "As many as 24 wanted criminals were arrested and one gangster killed in 15 police encounters reported from 10 districts of the state over a span of 48 hours," the spokesperson said. Gangster Inderpal, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000, was gunned down by the Special Task Force in the encounter in Naglakhepad jungle yesterday. According to Superintendent of Police (STF) Rajiv Narain Singh, Inderpal was wanted in more than 30 cases of loot and murder in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The police also claimed to have recovered countrymade arms, ammunition, motorcycle, cars apart from cash which was robbed by the criminals. The maximum number of encounters was reported from Bulandshahr and Shamli, where four and six criminals were arrested respectively. Three of those arrested in Bulandshahr carried a cash reward for Rs 20,000 each on their head. Two encounters took place in Kanpur. Yesterday, two suspected criminals and as many policemen, including a station house officer, were injured in an encounter in Gorakhpur. The incident took place when Maneesh Yadav and Manoj Yadav were escaping after threatening a village head, police said. Police said that a team was rushed to the spot after receiving a complaint from the victim. In the encounter, Station House Officer, Khorabar, Sudhir Kumar, and Sub-Inspector, Jhangha, Sunil Kumar Singh suffered minor injuries, they said. The police have seized a .32 bore pistol, a 12 bore gun, bullets and the motorcycle on which they were escaping. The criminals were injured in the gunfight. They were subsequently arrested and admitted to BRD Medical College. Police claimed that they have confessed to their involvement in the murder of businessman Dinesh Gupta of Nai Bazaar, Jhangha, in Gorakhpur on Sunday. The Uttar Pradesh Police has intensified its crackdown on criminals after the new DGP O P Singh took charge last month. Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath had vowed to take strict action against the criminals after his government faced criticism over a string of crimes in the state.

15 police encounters in UP in 2 days; 24 criminals arrested

A gangster was killed and nearly two dozen criminals were arrested by police in 15 encounters in different districts of Uttar Pradesh during the past two days, a police spokesperson said here today.

The encounters took place in Bulandshahr, Shamli, Kanpur, Saharanpur, Lucknow, Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Gorkahpur, Hapur and Meerut.

&quot;As many as 24 wanted criminals were arrested and one gangster killed in 15 police encounters reported from 10 districts of the state over a span of 48 hours,&quot; the spokesperson said.

Gangster Inderpal, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000, was gunned down by the Special Task Force in the encounter in Naglakhepad jungle yesterday.

According to the Superintendent of Police (STF) Rajiv Narain Singh, Inderpal was wanted in more than 30 cases of loot and murder in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

The police also claimed to have recovered countrymade arms, ammunition, motorcycle, cars apart from cash which was robbed by the criminals. 
 
The maximum number of encounters was reported from Bulandshahr and Shamli, where four and six criminals were arrested.

Three of those arrested in Bulandshahr carried a cash reward of Rs 20,000 each on their head. Two encounters took place in Kanpur.

Yesterday, two suspected criminals and as many policemen, including a station house officer, were injured in an encounter in Gorakhpur. 
 
The incident took place when Maneesh Yadav and Manoj Yadav were escaping after threatening a village head, police said.

Police said that a team was rushed to the spot after receiving a complaint from the victim.

In the encounter, Station House Officer, Khorabar, Sudhir Kumar, and Sub-Inspector, Jhangha, Sunil Kumar Singh suffered minor injuries, they said.

The police have seized a .32 bore pistol, a 12 bore gun, bullets and the motorcycle on which they were escaping.

The criminals were injured in the gunfight. They were subsequently arrested and admitted to BRD Medical College.

Police claimed that they have confessed to their involvement in the murder of businessman Dinesh Gupta of Nai Bazaar, Jhangha, in Gorakhpur on Sunday.

The Uttar Pradesh Police has intensified its crackdown on criminals after the new DGP OP Singh took charge last month.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had vowed to take strict action against the criminals after his government faced criticism over a string of crimes in the state.

A gangster was killed and nearly two dozen criminals were arrested by police in 15 encounters in different districts of Uttar Pradesh, a police spokesperson said

A gangster was killed and nearly two dozen criminals were arrested by police in 15 encounters in different districts of Uttar Pradesh during the past two days, a police spokesperson said here today. The encounters took place in Bulandshahr, Shamli, Kanpur, Saharanpur, Lucknow, Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Gorkahpur, Hapur and Meerut. "As many as 24 wanted criminals were arrested and one gangster killed in 15 police encounters reported from 10 districts of the state over a span of 48 hours," the spokesperson said. Gangster Inderpal, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000, was gunned down by the Special Task Force in the encounter in Naglakhepad jungle yesterday. According to the Superintendent of Police (STF) Rajiv Narain Singh, Inderpal was wanted in more than 30 cases of loot and murder in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The police also claimed to have recovered countrymade arms, ammunition, motorcycle, cars apart from cash which was robbed by the criminals. The maximum number of encounters was reported from Bulandshahr and Shamli, where four and six criminals were arrested. Three of those arrested in Bulandshahr carried a cash reward of Rs 20,000 each on their head. Two encounters took place in Kanpur. Yesterday, two suspected criminals and as many policemen, including a station house officer, were injured in an encounter in Gorakhpur. The incident took place when Maneesh Yadav and Manoj Yadav were escaping after threatening a village head, police said. Police said that a team was rushed to the spot after receiving a complaint from the victim. In the encounter, Station House Officer, Khorabar, Sudhir Kumar, and Sub-Inspector, Jhangha, Sunil Kumar Singh suffered minor injuries, they said. The police have seized a .32 bore pistol, a 12 bore gun, bullets and the motorcycle on which they were escaping. The criminals were injured in the gunfight. They were subsequently arrested and admitted to BRD Medical College. Police claimed that they have confessed to their involvement in the murder of businessman Dinesh Gupta of Nai Bazaar, Jhangha, in Gorakhpur on Sunday. The Uttar Pradesh Police has intensified its crackdown on criminals after the new DGP OP Singh took charge last month. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had vowed to take strict action against the criminals after his government faced criticism over a string of crimes in the state.

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