Three nabbed after encounter in MP

Shivpuri, MP, Feb 21 (UNI) Three persons, including a woman, were arrested after an encounter with the Pratap Gadaria dacoit gang in this district in the early hours today.

''The encounter took place at Patakhon in the Khodan forest.

Gadaria, his brother Mahendra and a few other gang members managed to flee. After the firing ceased, Pratap's sister Vimla, Purushottam Gadaria and Pappu Nai were found hiding at the spot. Two guns, some cartridges and items of daily use were seized from the trio,'' said Additional Superintendent of Police Mithlesh Shukla.

Vimla used to help in supplying the gang. Pratap and Mahendra -- who were once close aides of bandits Dayaram and Rambabu Gadaria -- carry awards of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 50,000 respectively.

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