Mah: Dreaded dacoit killed in encounter

Thane (Maharshtra), Apr 8: A dreaded dacoit wanted by the police in connection with several crimes, was gunned down by the thane district rural police at nalla sopara late this evening.

The thane police rural headquarters confirmed the killing.

''The dacoit was aged around 30 and his name was Nizamuddin alias Firoz,'' the police said but could not provide any further details.

UNI