Notorious criminal surrenders

Bettiah,Mar 10 (UNI) A notorious criminal, wanted in connection with several cases of murder, dacoity, extortion and kidnappings, today surrendered before the Bihar police.

Police said Awadhesh Yadav surrendered before Bagaha Superintendent of Police Vikash Vaibhav at Shera Bazar under Bathwaria police station area.

''He also surrendered a rifle and four live cartridges before Vaivhav,'' police added.

Ms Meera Devi, spouse of the criminal, is Mukhiya of Rupwalia panchayat in Devi Bahagha block.

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