Man wanted in bank robbery case killed in encounter with UP Police in Agra
Agra, (PTI): A man, accused in a bank robbery case, was killed in an encounter with police here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday after he escaped from custody while being taken to his accomplice's house to recover weapons, officials said.
Mukesh Thakur, a native of Baseri in Rajasthan's Dholpur district, pushed police personnel and snatched the pistol of one of them while being taken to the house in the morning, they said.
He fled from the spot and later, was seriously injured in an encounter with police, the officials said, adding that he was taken to the SN Medical College, where he was declared dead by doctors.
Thakur was arrested late Sunday night by the Sadar police.
He was wanted in the robbery of a bank at Iradatnagar in Agra and also in several other cases in Agra, Bharatpur and Dholpur, they said. Thakur carried a reward of Rs 50,000.
Inspector General of Police (IG), Agra, Naveen Arora said, "On a tip off from the SOG and surveillance team of Agra, the accused, identified as Mukesh Thakur from Baseri in Dholpur district of Rajasthan, was arrested around midnight during checking of vehicles by the Agra Sadar Police Station."
"He was arrested with a colleague and their motorcycle was seized. The motorcycle was stolen and had the wrong number plate on it," he said.
"Later, during investigation, the accused revealed that he was planning to kill someone, and for that he was going to collect weapons from an accomplice's house in Agra," the IG said.
On Monday morning, when a police team was taking Thakur to his accomplice's house here, he "pushed" two policemen, snatched a pistol from one of them and fled from custody, Arora said.
When police personnel surrounded Thakur, he hid and opened fire. Police fired in retaliation, he said.
After some time he stopped firing and police found that he was seriously injured, Arora said.
"Later, the accused was sent for treatment at SN Medical College in Agra, where he was declared dead by the doctors," he said.
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Vijay secures majority support, set to stake claim to form Tamil Nadu govt
Chennai: After four days of political uncertainty and intense negotiations in Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay is learnt to have secured the numbers required to form the government, sources said.
Supporters gathered outside Vijay’s residence in Chennai on Friday evening, raising slogans in support of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam soon after reports emerged that the party had managed to secure majority support.
Sources said Vijay is expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor R. V. Arlekar on Friday evening to stake claim to form the government. The meeting is likely to take place around 6 pm.
In its electoral debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK won 108 out of the 234 seats, dealing a major blow to the 62-year political dominance of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
However, Governor Arlekar had reportedly made it clear that the party would not be invited to form the government without proving a clear majority. Even after two rounds of discussions on Wednesday and Thursday, the Governor is learnt to have maintained his stand that letters of support from at least 118 MLAs must be submitted in the 234-member Assembly.
Apart from Vijay, TVK had the backing of 107 MLAs. Vijay had contested from Tiruchy (East) and Perambur constituencies and won both seats, meaning he would have to resign from one seat before taking oath. This increased the need for additional support.
Amid the political developments, five MLAs from the Congress party, which reportedly moved away from the DMK-led alliance, extended support to Vijay. Vijay also held discussions with leaders of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India.
The VCK, CPI(M) and CPI had so far been allies of the DMK. At the same time, political discussions intensified in the state over speculation that the DMK could even explore a post-poll understanding with its long-time rival AIADMK to prevent an alternative government from taking shape.
Reports had been circulating since Friday afternoon that the VCK and Left parties were likely to support Vijay. Sources later said that the VCK, CPI(M) and CPI agreed to extend the support of two MLAs each, helping TVK cross the required majority mark.
All eyes are now on the Governor’s next move and the official announcement regarding the formation of the new government in Tamil Nadu.
