Azamgarh: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) shot dead wanted cattle smuggler Wakif, alias Wakib, in an early morning encounter on Friday in the Raunapar area of Azamgarh. The 27-year-old criminal, carrying a bounty of ₹50,000, was wanted in more than 48 cases of cattle smuggling, theft, robbery, and murder across Azamgarh, Gorakhpur, and Jaunpur districts.

STF Team Led By DSP D.K. Shahi Conducted Operation

The STF team, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police D.K. Shahi, intercepted Wakif and his three associates during a patrol. When surrounded, the accused opened fire at the police team, prompting retaliatory firing. Wakif was shot and later declared dead at Haraiya Community Health Centre. His three aides managed to escape under the cover of darkness.

Wakif Led Notorious Cat

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