NEW DELHI: A needed dacoit, Iftekhar, also called Soldier or Shaitaan, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh, was killed in an encounter in UP’s Bareilly with the Particular Operations Group (SOG) and native police groups on Nainital Street on Thursday.SSP Anurag Arya mentioned, “In 2024, a theft occurred the place a reward of 1 lakh rupees was introduced for the seize of a needed felony named Iftekhar, also called Soldier or Shaitaan.”He added, “Our groups acquired info, and as we speak police and SOG groups chased him close to Bilwa Bridge on Nainital Street. He repeatedly fired on the police. After warnings, police fired in self-defense, injuring him. He was taken for medical remedy and referred to the district hospital. He was declared useless there…”Arya mentioned one in every of Iftekhar’s accomplices fled the scene. “From the spot, 1 motorbike with out quantity plate, 1 pistol, 2 magazines and a few money have been recovered from him. Upon inquiry about him, it was discovered {that a} complete of 19 circumstances are registered in 7 districts.”The SSP added, “He has beforehand been a felony with 50 thousand reward and has been absconding from police custody for 8 years. 4 circumstances of homicide and dacoity are registered towards him. He had additionally gone to jail. in 2006 for homicide and dacoity of a priest beneath the police station. His complete gang was with him. We’re nonetheless gathering extra details about him. Through the encounter, 1 police constable was additionally injured who has been despatched for remedy, he has been shot within the arm.,