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Gangster arrested in UP

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Press Trust of India Kanpur
A notorious gangster, wanted in

several cases, was today arrested after he opened fire at a man who refused to give him money to buy liquor, police said.

The accused, Amit, a resident of Yashodanagar, had a scuffle with Shivendra Singh after he was denied money by the latter to buy liquor. Angry, he opened fire at him, a police spokesman said, adding Shivendra escaped unhurt.

The locals over powered Amit and informed the police after

which he was arrested.

The man was wanted in connection with several cases of attempt to murder and extortion, he said, adding police is still interrogating the accused and investigation is underway.

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First Published: Mar 21 2016 | 6:07 PM IST

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