Police in search for dacoit's body

Gwalior, Aug 6 (UNI) Confusion prevailed over who killed the dreaded dacoit Dayaram Gadaria alias ''Fauji''in a joint operation carried out by Gwalior and Shivpuri police as both teams are trying to get an upper hand.

Both Gwalior and Shivpuri police claimed to have carried out the encounter with the notorious Dayaram Rambabu Gadaria gang, which carried a Rs 15 lakh reward.

The dacoit, who carried a reward of Rs five lakh on his head, was reportedly shot at and injured during the encounter. It was also claimed that Dayaram Gadaria had died.

However, no official confirmation was provided in this regard.

Additional Director General of Police (anti-dacoity) S S Shukla said nothing could be confirmed unless the dacoit chieftain's body was found.

A SLR rifle belonging to the dacoit was seized and stains of dragging him from the spot were found.

Meanwhile, police were divided over whether Gwalior police or Shivpuri police carried out the attack.

A senior police officer from Gwalior said Gwalior SP Sanjeev Sharma had received the exact information about the gang's presence.

A police team reached forest and had an encounter with the gang.

However, Shivpuri police staked claimed to have killed the dacoit in the encounter, which took place in Shivpuri district.

Meanwhile, about 300 jawans led by police officials from Gwalior, Shivpuri and Sheopur were combing the area to track down the deceased dacoit.

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