Thu Oct 17 12:03:01 UTC 2024: ## Bahraich Violence: Two Suspects Injured in Encounter, Five Arrested
**Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh:** Two main suspects in the recent Bahraich violence, Sarfaraz alias Rinku and Faheem, were injured in an encounter with police near the India-Nepal border on Tuesday. The suspects, who are sons of Abdul Hamid, another key accused in the case, were trying to flee to Nepal when they were apprehended by police.
The encounter occurred near the Handa Bseri canal, with both sides exchanging fire. Both suspects sustained gunshot wounds to their legs and have been admitted to the district hospital.
The incident follows a tense situation in Bahraich after a young man, Ram Gopal Mishra, was shot dead during Durga Visarjan festivities on October 13th. The violence sparked widespread tension and led to internet services being shut down in the area.
Following the encounter, five suspects have been arrested in connection with the violence. Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), Prashant Kumar, confirmed the arrests and the encounter. He stated that while police were taking the arrested accused for weapons recovery near the India-Nepal border, the two suspects attempted to flee. This resulted in the exchange of fire.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Mohammed Sarfaraz, Abdul Hamid, and Abdul Afzal. The situation in Bahraich remains volatile and authorities are taking steps to restore order and peace in the region.
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