Satish Misra, wanted in over 30 criminal cases, was nabbed along with one of his associates from Naharpur area under Madiyaon police station after a brief exchange of fire, police officials said.
The accused, who was carrying a cash reward of Rs 50,000, had escaped from police custody when he was taken to Barabanki court from Sitapur jail for a hearing in January, police said.
Another arrested Parshuram was booked in nine different cases, they added.