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Bareilly Suspect in Panchayat Killings Shot Dead in Police Encounter

Police say he had a prior murder conviction, prompting scrutiny of his release on bail.

Overview

  • During a village mediation in Rahpura Chowdhary, Afsar Khan allegedly killed his mother-in-law Asma and brother-in-law Adil and stabbed his wife Saima.
  • A multi-team manhunt overnight ended Tuesday morning when officers say Khan opened fire during an arrest operation and was fatally shot.
  • Investigators report recovering a pistol, live and spent cartridges, and the knife believed to have been used; two constables were injured in the exchange.
  • Saima remains in critical condition at a hospital, with police securing the village and the treatment facility after warnings he might attempt another attack.
  • Villagers criticize earlier police handling as officials collect CCTV and forensic evidence and register cases tied to the killings and the encounter.