Two wanted criminals held after encounter in UP's Meerut
Meerut (UP) (PTI): Two wanted criminals, each carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, were arrested following an encounter with the police in the Jani area in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said.
The accused, identified as Salim alias Sultan alias Sheikhchilli, a resident of of Meerut, and Dilshad alias Bhuri, a native of Bahraich district presently living in Ghaziabad. Both wanted for a robbery in Mundali village on January 21.
According to the police, the incident began during a vehicle check in the Sarurpur area on Monday night. Police team signalled a grey car to stop, but the driver sped away towards Bhola Jhal.
In response, Jani police set up a barricade along the Ashram canal embankment and intercepted the vehicle. Upon being stopped, the occupants allegedly opened fire at the police team.
In the retaliatory action that followed, the car driver lost control and rammed into a tree. The accused then attempted to flee on foot. Police fired in self-defence, resulting in both men sustaining gunshot wounds to their legs. They were apprehended in an injured condition and admitted to a hospital.
During interrogation, the accused confessed to their involvement in the robbery and told the police they were heading towards Delhi to evade arrest.
Two .315 bore country-made pistols, three live cartridges, two spent cartridges, three stolen gold earrings, Rs 10,050 in cash and a car were seized from them. The police added that the vehicle was purchased using money from the robbery.
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2026
