Hard core criminal shot dead in encounter

A hard core criminal was today shot dead in an encounter with police in Govindnagar under Tikonia Kotwali area, a senior officer said here.
Sunny alias Dalu Guta, a hardcore criminal, was killed in the encounter with police this morning, Superintendent of Police Arvind Sen Yadav said.
Police teams from Nighasan, Tikonia, Singahi and several other stations swung into action after a tip off about Bagga gang hiding in a house in Govindnagar under Tikonia Kotwali area, he said.