A history-sheeter was shot by the Noida police on Thursday when an encounter took place between the Noida Police and a history-sheeter.
Meanwhile, the accused who has been shot is identified as Jai Kishan alias Rohit who belongs to Bihar and lives in Azad Nagar, Delhi.
Earlier, Rohit has been jailed in the case of mobile snatching under the Gangster Act and recently he was released.
After being shot in the leg Rohit was arrested and for treatment, he was shifted to a hospital.
“An encounter took place in the Noida police station PH 1 area. The miscreant is a mobile snatcher. His name is Jai Kishan, alias Rohit hailing from Bihar. He is currently living in Azad Nagar, Delhi. He snatched the mobile phone of one Sajid this morning during the latter’s morning walk. Upon receiving the complaint, the blockade was done during which he fired at the police,” Additional Commissioner of Police, Noida, Ashutosh Dwivedi said.
“He was shot at, in retaliatory fire, and he has been sent for treatment. He also has been to jail, and he was released a few days ago. Information is also being taken about his other accomplices. Action will be taken,” Dwivedi said.
Moreover, from the snatcher three mobile phones, one motorcycle without any number, and one pistol and ammunition were recovered.
However, many cases are already being filed against him.