Two Bawariya Gang Members Killed in Mathura Police Encounter
Two alleged members of the Bawariya gang were killed during a police encounter in the Surir area of Mathura early Thursday. The suspects were wanted in connection with a dacoity carried out at a businessman’s residence last month.
The Encounter in Surir
The operation unfolded after police teams laid a trap in the Surir area late Wednesday night, acting on specific inputs. Around dawn on Thursday, officers spotted two men riding a motorcycle and ordered them to stop. According to police, the suspects attempted to flee by making a U-turn but lost control of the vehicle.
Fearing arrest, the accused allegedly opened fire on the police team. Officers returned fire in retaliation, resulting in bullet injuries to both suspects. The injured men were transported to a hospital, where doctors declared them dead.
Identities and Criminal Background
Police identified the deceased as Dharamveer, also known as Lambu, and Rajendra, also known as Pappu. Both individuals were residents of Rajasthan. Due to their involvement in organized crime, police had announced a reward of ₹50,000 for the arrest of each suspect.
Connection to April Dacoity
The encounter is the culmination of a manhunt following a dacoity on April 24 at the home of businessman Ajay Agrawal in the Surir-Tati Gaon area. In the wake of the robbery, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar constituted multiple specialized teams to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Police Casualties
The exchange of fire resulted in injuries to two police personnel. The wounded officers have been identified as head constable Durg Vijay and Ajay Verma, the in-charge of the SWAT team.
Key Takeaways
- Suspects: Dharamveer (Lambu) and Rajendra (Pappu), residents of Rajasthan.
- Primary Crime: A dacoity at the residence of Ajay Agrawal on April 24.
- Police Action: A coordinated trap in the Surir area led by SSP Shlok Kumar’s teams.
- Outcome: Both suspects were killed; two police officers, including a SWAT team in-charge, were injured.
- Incentive: A reward of ₹50,000 each was previously placed on the suspects.
This encounter marks a significant step in the local authorities’ efforts to dismantle the Bawariya gang’s operations in the region. Police continue to investigate the gang’s broader network and any further connections to local crimes.