In a dramatic late-night operation that read like a scene from an action thriller, Uttar Pradesh Police eliminated one of their most-wanted criminals in a fierce encounter in Shamli district. The notorious gangster Asif, who had a hefty ₹1 lakh bounty on his head, met his end in a hail of bullets after engaging in a prolonged gun battle with police forces.
The Final Showdown
The encounter unfolded near Jalalabad power house around 10:30 PM on Thursday, when a police team acting on intelligence inputs attempted to intercept Asif and his accomplices. What began as a routine stop quickly escalated into a full-blown firefight that would last for hours.
"The moment we signaled them to stop, they opened fire without warning," revealed Shamli Superintendent of Police (SP) Sukirti Madhav Mamgain. "Our team had no choice but to retaliate in self-defense."
A Criminal Empire Cut Short
Asif was no ordinary criminal. The gangster faced a staggering 24 criminal cases across multiple police stations in Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, and Saharanpur districts. His criminal portfolio read like a catalog of serious offenses:
- Multiple murder charges
- Attempted murder cases
- Arms Act violations
- Kidnapping for ransom
- Extortion and criminal intimidation
His reign of terror had made him one of western Uttar Pradesh's most feared criminals, ultimately prompting authorities to declare the significant ₹1 lakh reward for information leading to his capture.
Aftermath and Evidence
When the smoke cleared, police recovered crucial evidence from the encounter site:
- A sophisticated pistol
- Live cartridges
- Mobile phones containing potential intelligence
- The motorcycle used by the criminals
"The recovery of weapons and other evidence clearly indicates they were prepared for violent confrontation," SP Mamgain stated during the press briefing.
Ongoing Manhunt
While Asif's criminal career has reached its violent conclusion, the investigation continues at full throttle. Police teams are actively pursuing his two accomplices who managed to escape under cover of darkness during the chaotic firefight.
This encounter marks another significant victory for Uttar Pradesh Police in their ongoing campaign against organized crime in the state. The elimination of such a high-value target demonstrates the force's determined approach to tackling the most dangerous criminals operating in the region.
