Aligarh Encounter: Police arrest 2 criminals, recover cash and jewelry linked to recent robberies; Watch video

In an encounter in the Khair area of Aligarh, two criminals were injured and apprehended by the police. Authorities recovered 74 thousand rupees in cash and gold and silver jewelry. The suspects were linked to incidents on November 23 and 26 in Khair and Pisawa.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal
Updated : 10 December 2025, 5:04 PM IST

Aligarh: In a dramatic turn of events in the Khair police station area of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, police engaged in an encounter with two criminals traveling in a car. Both suspects sustained serious injuries during the exchange of fire, but thanks to quick and precise action by the police, no civilians were harmed in the incident. The police surrounded the suspects at the scene and neutralized them after they were shot in the legs, taking them into custody.

Authorities recovered cash amounting to seventy-four thousand rupees along with gold and silver jewelry from the arrested criminals. Officials confirmed that these valuables were connected to recent robbery and theft cases in the area. Investigations revealed that the suspects were involved in criminal incidents on November 23 and 26 across Khair and Pisawa police jurisdictions.

The police described the operation as a significant success, highlighting their ability to apprehend the suspects without causing harm to any innocent individuals. The encounter took place at night, and the prompt response of the police ensured that the criminals could not escape, preventing further threats to the local community.

Following the encounter, police have heightened security in the surrounding areas and launched a detailed investigation into the criminal activities linked to the suspects. Authorities are also tracing other possible accomplices and are reviewing the recent robbery cases for further leads.

The encounter not only led to the arrest of the two suspects but also shed light on their recent criminal operations. The recovered cash and jewelry were believed to have been used in the execution of the thefts, linking the suspects directly to the November incidents in Khair and Pisawa. Police officials emphasized that such actions are crucial to maintaining law and order and deterring similar criminal activities in the region.

Location : 
  • Aligarh

Published : 
  • 10 December 2025, 5:04 PM IST