Archive · 20 May 2025
Gangster Sonu Pasi Killed in Gonda Police Encounter
A wanted criminal named Sonu Pasi was shot dead by police in Gonda district after he opened fire.
Pasi, with a long criminal record, was involved in several serious crimes including murder and robbery.
The encounter occurred when police tried to arrest him.
During the confrontation, the SHO of Umri-Begamganj narrowly escaped being shot due to a bulletproof vest.
The police recovered illegal firearms from the scene.
Pasi's family claims he was wrongly accused of the crimes.
Sonu Pasi, a gangster with 53 cases, was killed in a police encounter in Gonda.
The encounter occurred near Sonouli Mohammadpur Bandha on the night of May 19-20.
Pasi was wanted for several serious crimes, including murder and robbery.
During the encounter, Pasi fired at police, with one bullet hitting an officer's bulletproof vest.
Pasi's family claims he was falsely implicated in all the criminal cases.
- Who
- Sonu Pasi and the Gonda Police
- What
- Sonu Pasi, wanted in 53 cases, was killed in a police encounter.
- When
- May 19-20, 2025
- Where
- Near Sonouli Mohammadpur Bandha, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Pasi opened fire on police during an attempt to apprehend him.
Family's View
Police's View
Criminal Accusations
Family's View
Sonu Pasi was falsely accused of crimes and was living with his wife for the past four years.
Police's View
Sonu Pasi was a history-sheeter with 53 criminal cases, including murder and robbery.
- Criminal's Name
- Sonu Pasi alias Bhure
- Number of Cases
- 53
- Location of Encounter
- Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
- Charges
- Murder, robbery, dacoity
- Recovered Items
- .32 bore pistol, .315 bore firearm
- Outcome
- Killed in an encounter
Sources
UP Police kill Rs 1 lakh reward criminal Sonu Pasi in encounter; arms and stolen bike seized
Gangster carrying ₹1 lakh reward killed in police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda
UP: Gangster carrying Rs 1 lakh reward killed in encounter with police, arms seized
