Wanted criminal killed in police encounter

A wanted criminal was today killed in an encounter with police in Lakhimpur district, police said here.

Padam Singh (40), wanted in a number of criminal cases, including that of murder and extortion, was injured in firing during an encounter with the police at Shripalpur village in Maigalganj area of Lakhimpur, they said.

He was rushed to a hospital, where he died during treatment.

Two policemen were also injured in the crossfire. A country made pistol and cartridges were recovered from the spot, they added.