1. Car thief injured in police encounter, dies at hospital in Meerut
2. Car thief injured in police chase, dies at hospital in Meerut.

Man Accused of Shooting at Uttar Pradesh Police Dies in Encounter

Background Information

In a tragic incident that took place in Meerut, a man accused of shooting at a Uttar Pradesh Police Sub Inspector during a robbery bid has died. The man, identified as Vinay Verma, sustained bullet wounds in an encounter with the police on Saturday.

According to Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rohit Singh Sajwan, Vinay Verma and his associates had stolen a car on January 22 from an area under Kankarkheda Police Station. The police managed to track down the robbers as the stolen vehicle was equipped with a GPS system. A chase ensued, during which the car robbers opened fire at the police, injuring the police outpost in-charge Munesh Kumar in the chest.

Munesh Kumar was immediately rushed to a hospital and is currently recovering from his wound.

Encounter and Arrest

With the help of CCTV cameras, the police were able to identify the robbers as Vinay Verma, Anuj, and Naresh Sagar. On Saturday evening, Verma and Sagar were apprehended by the police while they were planning to flee to Agra by bus. During the interrogation, Verma confessed to being the one who had shot at the police officer. He was then taken to the location where he had hidden the weapon used in the incident.

However, as the police were at the spot, Verma attempted to escape from custody and shot at a constable, injuring him in the arm. The police quickly surrounded Verma and retaliated by shooting at him.

Cause of death

As a result of the police firing, Vinay Verma sustained serious injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

The exact cause of death has not been determined at this time.

Background of the Deceased

Vinay Verma had a criminal history, with more than six cases registered against him at various police stations in the district. These cases included charges of attempted murder, robbery, Gangster Act violations, and theft. Verma was known to be involved in criminal activities, and his arrest was seen as a significant development in curbing the rising crime rate in the area.

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– Car thief injured police encounter dies hospital Meerut
– Car thief injured police encounter dies hospital in Meerut.