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STF nabs criminal carrying sizable cash reward

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
A criminal, carrying a cash reward of Rs 50,000 on his head, was today arrested by the Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh police from Sikandarabad area, a police spokesman said here.

Jitendra alias Jeetu, an active member of Sunder Bhatti, was arrested after an encounter. Fire-arms were also recovered from his possession, he said.

Jeetu was a constable in UP police for seven years between 1990-97 and was terminated. Around 12 dozen cases were lodged against him, he added.

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First Published: May 03 2015 | 8:42 PM IST

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