Three dacoits were arrested after an encounter with police in which SHO suffered injuries in Akbelpur tri-section in Jahanaganj area here today.
"A police team surrounded some members of a gang at around 2 AM who opened fire and an encounter ensued after which we arrested three of its members," Superintendent of Police Ajay Sahani said.
"They have been identified as Shivam Singh, Wahid and Pankaj Dubey," he added.
SHO Jahanaganj Virendra Bahadur Singh and Shivam were injured in the encounter.
Police have recovered 12 kg silver, 200 gm gold, pistol and ammunition from their possession.
"The gang was involved in a number of loot incidents in the state," said Sahani.
