Police Encounter in Ghazipur: Mohammad Zahid Killed

In Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, a criminal named Mohammad Zahid, also known as Sonu, was killed in a police encounter. Zahid was wanted for the murders of two Railway Protection Force (RPF) constables.

The Encounter

On Monday, a joint team from the Special Task Force (STF) Unit Noida Kotwali Gahmar and GRP Dildarnagar Police tracked Zahid to a location near Dildar Nagar. During the operation, Zahid opened fire at the police, injuring two officers. In the ensuing gunfight, Zahid was seriously injured and later declared dead at a district hospital in Ghazipur on Tuesday. The other suspect involved managed to escape.

Recovered Items

Authorities recovered an illegal .32 caliber pistol, two empty .32 bore cartridges, and a bag containing illegal liquor from the scene.

The Crime

The two RPF constables were killed on the night of August 19-20 while trying to stop illegal liquor smuggling on the Guwahati Express. Their bodies were disposed of on the railway tracks.

Police Statement

Ghazipur Superintendent of Police Iraj Raja confirmed that Zahid was killed after he fired at police personnel. He stated, “One of the main suspects in the case, Mohammad Zahid, was tracked to a location near Dildar Nagar. He was surrounded by a joint team from the Noida STF, GRP, and Ghazipur police, during which he opened fire at two police personnel. In the ensuing gunfight, he sustained serious injuries and was transported to a district hospital, where he was pronounced dead by doctors. Additionally, several others involved in the illegal liquor trade are currently being addressed by the police.”