UP STF tasked with nabbing culprits who attacked prison van, killed 2 policemen in Sambhal

The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday said its Special Task Force (STF) was tasked with nabbing the unidentified assailants, who opened fire at a jail van, killing two police personnel, and helped three undertrials escape from the custody in Sambhal district on Wednesday.

ADG, Bareilly zone Avinash Chandra said, "A cash reward of Rs one lakh each has been announced on the three criminals who killed the police personnel. They will be given a terse reply in their own language."
In a statement issued here, ADG (Law and Order) PV Rama Shastri said, "Police from the entire Moradabad range and STF are making all-out efforts to quickly bring the culprits to justice. We have demonstrated many times in the past that toughest possible action in a decisive manner awaits criminals who commit grave crimes."
"They got hold of the immediately available vehicle without waiting for the ambulance. Today, the martyred constable were given full honours and senior officers will be participating in their last rites."