Murder accused shot dead by police in UP's Budhana

MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP): (Feb 12) A 36-year-old reward carrying fugitive was shot dead in an encounter in the Budhana area early Thursday, police said.

Senior Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar said the accused, Amjad, opened fire at a police team during a vehicle check, triggering an exchange of fire.

"Amjad was killed in the retaliatory firing by the police," the SSP told reporters.