The main accused in the Siwan murder case, Sonu Yadav, was killed in a police encounter in Bihar on Tuesday. The police had been searching for him after he allegedly murdered a woman in the Siwan district. According to officials, Yadav was shot dead in a crossfire with the police in the early hours of the morning.
Details of the Encounter
The encounter took place near a village in Siwan when a police team was conducting a raid. Yadav opened fire on the police, leading to a retaliatory action. He was critically injured and later died in the hospital. No police personnel were harmed in the incident.
Criminal Background
Sonu Yadav had a long criminal record and was wanted in multiple cases, including murder and robbery. He was the prime suspect in the recent murder of a 35-year-old woman, which had sparked outrage in the region. The police had announced a reward for his capture.
The police have recovered a pistol and several rounds of ammunition from the spot. Further investigations are underway to determine if he was involved in other crimes.
