Suspect in Sultanpur Jewellery Robbery Killed in Encounter with Uttar Pradesh Police
A suspect accused in the Sultanpur jewellery store robbery case was killed in an encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) in the Achalganj area of Unnao on Monday, according to the Uttar Pradesh Police.
Details of the Encounter
The STF team engaged in a firefight with suspects, resulting in the death of one suspect, Anuj Pratap Singh, while another criminal managed to escape. Anuj Pratap Singh, son of Dharmraj Singh from Janapur village in Amethi, was transported to a government hospital but was later pronounced dead.
Police Statement
Unnao Assistant Superintendent of Police, Akhilesh Singh, stated, “On August 28, a robbery took place in Sultanpur’s Bharat Jewellers. Today, an encounter happened between the Lucknow STF team and the accused persons involved in the case, in which one accused was injured and the other one managed to escape, taking advantage of the situation. The injured accused was identified as Anuj Pratap Singh. He was transported to a district hospital but was declared dead by the doctors. Further legal action is being taken.”
Previous Incidents
The incident follows the death of another robbery suspect, Mangesh Yadav, who was also killed in a confrontation with the STF in the Sultanpur jewellers robbery case. The Uttar Pradesh Police has also arrested a wanted person named Ajay Yadav for his alleged role in the Sultanpur robbery case.
Political Reactions
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP government, claiming a pattern of fake encounters. In a post on X, he said, “A pattern of encounters has been set under BJP rule: pick someone first, then make up a story of a fake encounter, then show fake pictures to the world, then after the murder, when the family members tell the truth, pressurise them with various kinds of pressure and temptations….”
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also criticized the BJP government, stating, “The encounter of Mangesh Yadav in Sultanpur has once again proved that the BJP does not believe in the ‘Rule of Law’. Professional forces like STF are being run like ‘criminal gangs’ under the BJP government, the silence of the Central government on this is their clear agreement on this ‘thoko policy’.”
Doubts Revealed
Sultanpur -: Sultanpur is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its historical and cultural significance.
Jewellery Robbery -: A jewellery robbery is when someone steals valuable items like gold, diamonds, and other precious stones from a jewellery store.
Encounter -: An encounter is a situation where the police and criminals have a fight, often involving guns. Sometimes, people get hurt or killed in these fights.
Special Task Force (STF) -: The Special Task Force (STF) is a special group of police officers in India who handle very serious crimes and dangerous criminals.
Unnao -: Unnao is a district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located near the city of Kanpur.
Suspect -: A suspect is a person who is believed to have committed a crime but has not yet been proven guilty.
Samajwadi Party -: The Samajwadi Party is a political party in India, mainly active in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It was founded by Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Akhilesh Yadav -: Akhilesh Yadav is an Indian politician and the leader of the Samajwadi Party. He has also served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Congress -: The Congress is one of the oldest political parties in India. It played a major role in India’s independence movement.
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and a leader of the Congress party. He is the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
BJP -: The BJP, or Bharatiya Janata Party, is a major political party in India. It is currently the ruling party in the country.
Fake Encounters -: Fake encounters are situations where the police are accused of killing suspects without a fair trial, often claiming it was in self-defense.
