Meerut: In a major breakthrough, the Lohia Nagar Police arrested Salman, a notorious criminal with a bounty of ₹50,000 on his head, in a late-night encounter . Salman, son of Mansoor from Malegaon, Maharashtra, was wanted in connection with the gruesome murder of five individuals in the Lisadi Gate area of Meerut on January 9, 2025.
The horrifying incident, registered under case number 23/2025, shook the region and prompted the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Meerut Range, to announce a hefty reward for Salman’s capture. Multiple police teams were tasked with tracking down the fugitive.
Based on a tip-off, the police received information that Salman was hiding near an under-construction section of the Meerut Ring Road in Narhada village. Acting swiftly, a combined team of the Lohia Nagar Police and the SWAT unit, under the direction of the Superintendent of Police (City) and the supervision of the Circle Officer of Kotwali, surrounded the area.
When ordered to surrender, Salman attempted to flee and opened fire on the police with the intent to kill. In retaliation, the police fired in self-defense, injuring Salman in his right leg. He was immediately apprehended, and a .315 bore pistol, a spent cartridge, and a live cartridge were recovered from his possession.
The injured suspect was promptly taken to Pyare Lal District Hospital in Meerut for medical treatment. Salman, aged 24, had evaded capture following the murder but will now face the law as further investigations and legal proceedings are underway.
This successful operation underscores the police’s commitment to combating crime and ensuring justice for the victims of the Lisadi Gate tragedy.
Key Highlights:
- Salman, aged 24, was wanted for the brutal murder of five people in Meerut.
- Police recovered a firearm and cartridges during the operation.
- The encounter occurred near Narhada village on the Meerut Ring Road.
Authorities Speak:
Senior officials commended the swift and coordinated action of the police forces, reinforcing their resolve to maintain law and order in the region.
