Archive · 21 Dec 2025
Wanted Criminal Killed in UP Encounter
A wanted criminal named Siraj Ahmad was killed in an encounter with the police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
He was a main suspect in the murder of a lawyer named Azad Ahmad in 2023.
The police had a reward of Rs 1 lakh for his capture.
Siraj Ahmad and his accomplice were on a motorcycle when the police tried to stop them.
The accomplice opened fire, and the police shot back.
Siraj Ahmad was injured and later died in the hospital.
The police found guns and other items on him.
After the encounter, the police increased security in the area to prevent any trouble.
Siraj Ahmad, a wanted criminal, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Saharanpur.
He was the main accused in the 2023 murder of advocate Azad Ahmad and had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his capture.
The encounter took place around 6 am near Salarpur turn on the Gangoh-Nakur road.
A .30 bore pistol, a .32 bore pistol, live cartridges, a motorcycle, cash, and identity documents were recovered from his possession.
Security was tightened in Sultanpur following the encounter, with additional forces deployed at sensitive locations.
- Who
- Siraj Ahmad, a wanted criminal and main accused in the 2023 murder of advocate Azad Ahmad
- What
- An encounter resulting in the death of Siraj Ahmad
- When
- Sunday morning, December 21
- Where
- Near Salarpur turn on the Gangoh-Nakur road, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Siraj Ahmad was intercepted by the STF team for allegedly planning a major crime
- Name
- Siraj Ahmad
- Location
- Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Time
- 6 am
- Reward
- Rs 1 lakh
- Weapons Recovered
- .30 bore pistol, .32 bore pistol, live cartridges, motorcycle, cash, identity documents
- Case Registered
- Gangoh police station
- Previous Crime
- Murder of advocate Azad Ahmad in 2023