Dacoit killed in encounter

Satna, MP, Nov 6 (UNI) A dacoit, carrying a reward of Rs 5,000 on his head, was arrested during a two-hour-long encounter with Thokia dacoit gang near Moni Baba ashram at Mohamgarh in this district, police said today.

After receiving a tip-off on November 5 that dacoit Thokia was planning a major operation along with his friends in the area, three police teams were formed and the Thokia gang was attacked.

Both sides exchanged fire in the ensuing encounter during which Thokia managed to escape but another dacoit Dadulal Adivasi alias Vidhayak (38) was arrested.

During the encounter, 23 rounds were fired by police. A 12-bore countrymade gun and five cartridges were seized.

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