Criminal killed in encounter

Betiah, Apr 22 (UNI) A criminal was killed in an encounter with the police under Chautarva police station area of the West Champaran district.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Chaparan range) S K Singhal said here today that acting on a tip off, police raided a hideout at Chutarva to arrest the criminal where he was killed in the ncounter late last night.

He was wanted by police in connection with more than 70 criminal cases, including murder, loot and dacoity, Mr Singhal said.

A rifle and six live cartridges were recovered from the spot during a search operation, he added.

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