Overview
- The accused, identified as Amjad, was shot during an exchange of fire in Budhana early Thursday and died at the Community Health Centre.
- Senior officials say a joint team from Budhana, Titavi and Shahpur launched the operation when the suspect opened fire at police.
- Amjad was wanted in nearly 40 cases across multiple states and had a ₹50,000 reward announced by the Saharanpur Range leadership.
- Sub-Inspector Sandeep and Constable Ishfaq sustained gunshot injuries and are hospitalised in stable condition, according to police.
- Officers seized a pistol and a motorcycle at the scene, and legal formalities under departmental and procedural review are in progress.