STF nabs notorious criminal

Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh police today arrested notorious criminal Monu Pahadi, carrying a cash reward of Rs 50,000, following an encounter in Kanpur.

On a tip off, an STF team nabbed Monu Pahadi alias Rashid near Brahmdev temple on Avas Vikas road in Naubasta area after an encounter, SSP STF, Amit Pathak said.

A pistol, four cartridges and a motorcycle were recovered from Pahadi, who was wanted in connection with several criminal cases, he added.