Archive · 19 Jun 2025
UP Police: 234 Criminals Eliminated in Encounters Over 8 Years
Over the past eight years, police in Uttar Pradesh have been cracking down on criminals.
They've been involved in many encounters, resulting in the deaths of 234 criminals.
Meerut zone had the most encounters and killings.
Thousands of criminals were arrested or injured.
While some police officers were killed or injured, the government claims this has made the state safer, and has earned national recognition.
The aim is to make criminals either be in jail or leave the state.
UP Police eliminated 234 criminals in 8 years during 14,741 encounters.
Meerut zone had the most encounters (4,183) and the most criminals killed (77).
30,293 criminals were arrested and 9,202 were injured during the operations.
18 police personnel died and over 1,700 were injured in the encounters.
The UP administration's actions have led to increased public confidence.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Police and various criminals.
- What
- UP Police conducted numerous encounters with criminals.
- When
- Over the past eight years.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India, with a focus on Meerut zone.
- Why
- To reduce crime and increase public safety, following a zero-tolerance policy.
Perspective: Police Actions
Perspective: Critics
Effectiveness of Encounters
Perspective: Police Actions
The encounters reflect a successful policy with a drop in crime
Perspective: Critics
Police actions may be excessive or cause for human rights concerns
- Total Criminals Eliminated
- 234
- Total Encounters
- 14,741
- Criminals Arrested
- 30,293
- Criminals Injured
- 9,202
- Police Personnel Killed
- 18
- Police Personnel Injured
- Over 1,700
- Meerut Zone Encounters
- 4,183
- Meerut Zone Deaths
- 77