Violence in Uttar Pradesh kills 8 Policemen in Kanpur Shootout

These police officials are said to have been a part of an operation to scout Vikas Dubey, a perpetrator, with an extensive criminal record.

Violence in Uttar Pradesh kills 8 policemen in Kanpur. For the first in a long time, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Uttar Pradesh has made headlines for a violence-related incident yet again.This time its the town of Kanpur, relatively more advanced territory of Uttar Pradesh, as compared to its other cities. Has seen the killing of at least 8 police personnel. Who are said to have been in the Bikroo Village area of Kanpur. A case under section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860), attempt to murder was charged against him

According to the news agency ANI, a group of assailants opened fire on the police force. Which was at the scene of the violence. A formidable team of 60 police officials from three different police station from the nearby vicinity of the village. Were on their mission to strategically locate and apprehend Vikas Dubey, a wanted criminal. With deep political connections, who has been in the crime scene of UP for over 30 years now. Starting out as a small-time thug in the 1990s.

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In accordance with data obtained by the Financial Express, The deceased cops include a deputy superintendent and three sub-inspectors. Moreover, they have been identified as CO Devendra Kumar Mishra and SO Mahesh Yadav. As well as Chowki Incharge Anup Kumar, Sub-Inspector Nebulal, Constables Sultan Singh. And Rahul, Jitendra, and Bablu.

In a statement news network, NDTV  Dinesh Kumar, Kanpur’s police chief, Said: “The intention was to arrest him. There was an ambush. The criminals fired by 3 sides and it was totally planned.”

Vikas Dubey, who has 50 cases registered against him in and around Kanpur. Due to his political connections and the nexus that he maintains. Won the election of the Village head and was also a Zila Panchayat member.

Apart from extortion and other cases. Also he was accused to be involved in a murder case of a BJP legislator in 2001. Where in he was acquitted, due to lack of evidence.