Deoria: The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday arrested the sixth accused in the Nihal Singh murder case following a brief encounter in the Suroli area in Deoria district.
Accused injured in gunfight
The accused, who has been identified as Deepak Mishra, sustained injuries in the encounter.
Others accused
Notably, other five accused involved in the case are already in custody of Deoria police.
Deepak Mishra was admitted to Maharshi Devraha Baba Medical College for treatment after sustaining the gunshot wounds.
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Nihal Singh alias Shubham Singh, a resident of Musaf Colony in Deoria, was allegedly shot dead near Jaddhu Parsia village by Mishra and his associates on November 7.
Manhunt launched
A manhunt was launched by the police for shooters after deceased’s mother filed police complaint.
According to Dynamite News correspondent, acting on a tip-off, police intercepted Mishra near Vishunpur Morh in Surauli. Encounter broke out after the accused resisted his arrest.
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An illegal firearm was also recovered from Mishra's possession, the police said.
“Mishra was the last suspect in the case,'' said Additional Superintendent of Police Sunil Kumar Singh. The accused under legal proceedings is receiving medical treatment, Sunil Kumar Singh added.
