'Police Kya Maala Pehnayegi?': UP Minister's Blunt Response On Bahraich Violence Accused Encounter

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh police shot and injured two suspects today in connection with the recent Bahraich violence as they attempted to flee to Nepal. The incident involves Sarfaraz and Talib, who are accused of killing 22-year-old Ram Gopal Mishra during a Durga Puja procession on October 13. The encounter occurred near Handa Basehri, close to the Nepal border, as police attempted to apprehend the suspects. The incident has sparked significant political backlash, with opposition leaders branding the police action as "jungle raj," a term used to describe lawlessness and lack of governance.

In response to the criticism, Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar defended the police's actions, stating, "When the police go to arrest someone and bullets are fired at them, will the police garland them or shower flowers on them? Dead or alive, they (criminals) have to be caught. If they have committed a crime, they will have to live underground or in jail or go to heaven. There should be order in the country and the state."

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