Three criminals arrested after encounter with police in Lucknow

Three criminals, including one carrying a bounty of Rs 10,000 on his head, were arrested here after an encounter with police late on Saturday night.

The arrested criminals have been identified as Sikander (Golu), Mohammed Nadeem and Mohammed Ejaz.

ACP Krishna Nagar, Amit Kumar Rai said, "Sikander has over a dozen cases against him. He was on a bike along with the other two accomplices when they were intercepted by a police team on Sisandi road based on credible information. The accused opened fire. However, they were arrested."

"We have seized two pistols, one motorcycle and some cash from the accused," the ACP said.