Gang Leader ‘Bhoora’ and Associate Injured in Bulandshahr Encounter

A police‑SWAT encounter on Saturday night in the Gulavathi locality of Bulandshahr resulted in injuries to two key members of an animal‑theft syndicate. The gang leader, Shahzad alias Bhoora, and his close partner, Shah Rukh Mewati, were hit by police gunfire after they shot at the pursuing officers.

Both suspects were taken to a medical facility under police guard, while the remaining members of the group were apprehended on the spot. The incident marks a significant blow to a criminal network that has been active since 2012.