Noida: Wanted thief Gaurav, who had Rs 25,000 reward on his head, arrested after fierce gunfight

Noida: Gaurav, who had around 15 cases lodged in the districts against him, had a reward of Rs 25,000 on his arrest, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) Elamaran G said.

A man wanted in over two dozen cases of loot was arrested in Noida after a fierce gunfight with the police in which he suffered injuries, officials said.

Gaurav, who had around 15 cases lodged in the districts against him, had a reward of Rs 25,000 on his arrest, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) Elamaran G said.

"Today, the police had set up a check near Garhi Chaukhandi village on the Pusta road when a motorcycle reached there but did not stop for checking. The person riding the motorcycle fled the spot, prompting the local police party to chase him and a gunfight broke out between them," Elamaran said.

"The accused was injured in retaliatory police firing and was apprehended. His motorcycle has been impounded and a country-made pistol along with some ammunition was seized from his possession," the officer said.

The accused was taken to a hospital for treatment, he said. The gunfight took place under the Phase 3 police station area and further legal proceedings are being carried out, the police said.