Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Police Arrests Follow Encounters, Security Boosts in Bahraich, Puri
In two separate incidents, police have been cracking down on crime.
In Bahraich, after a shootout, officers apprehended four criminals.
One of them was injured during the gunfire.
The police seized guns and jewelry.
Separately, in Puri, police and railway security arrested six people and took 35 mobile phones, preventing a robbery.
They're also increasing security for a festival.
These efforts show the police are working hard to keep people safe and catch criminals.
Bahraich police arrested four criminals after an encounter.
One suspect sustained a leg injury during the exchange of fire.
Police recovered weapons, motorcycles, and stolen jewelry.
GRP and RPF arrested six individuals and seized 35 mobile phones in Puri.
Authorities are increasing security measures ahead of the Rath Yatra festival.
- Who
- Police in Bahraich and Puri arrested multiple suspects.
- What
- Multiple arrests related to criminal activities, including an encounter and a robbery attempt.
- When
- Late night (Bahraich); Over the past two days (Puri)
- Where
- Bahraich and Puri, India
- Why
- To curb criminal activities and ensure public safety.
- Incident Location (Bahraich)
- Gandhi Ghat, Bhakla village
- Weapons Recovered (Bahraich)
- Two country-made 12-bore pistols
- Items Recovered (Puri)
- 20 mobile phones, two knives, and liquor
- Suspect Arrests (Puri)
- Six persons
- Additional Security Personnel (Puri)
- 600 to 700 during Rath Yatra
Sources
UP police bust gang targeting temples; seize 394 brass bells, crowns
Robbers loot drone cameras, held in Pratapgarh
Three criminals held in separate encounters
Temple theft gang busted in Chandauli; 4 arrested
6 arrested for arms trafficking
Spl drive to nab mischief-mongers
