Notorious Vehicle Lifter Injured In Gun Battle With Lucknow Police

Lucknow, Nov 11 (TNA) A notorious vehicle lifter was shot and injured in a gun battle with the Lucknow police late on Wednesday night. The criminak Shoaib alias Ayan was intercepted by the police on the road linked to the new pucca bridge.

During the encounter, Shoaib got injured after being shot near the knee in his right leg. The police team admitted him to the trauma center. ADCP North Prachi Singh said that on Wednesday night, the Hasanganj police was checking vehicles near Bandha Road.

Meanwhile, a bullet without a number came out of the new pucca bridge. The police team signaled the bullet rider to stop the car but he didnt and he sped away. As soon as the information was received, the crime branch patrolling the area also reached.

A brief exchange of bullets ensued after which he was injured. The ADCP said that the crime branch was looking for Shoaib for a long time and that he used to steal and sell vehicles in Nepal. Cases of vehicle theft are registered against Shoaib in Chowk, Wazirganj, Hasanganj, Thakurganj and Madianv.