Lucknow, July 06: A wanted criminal allegedly involved in a case of murder and loot, was killed in an encounter in Azamgarh district, a senior police officer said. Srikant Pasi, carrying a reward of Rs 10,000 over his head, was killed in a shootout at Sindhari area in Azamgarh, about 300 kms from here early this morning, IG (Law and Order) A P Maheshwari told reporters.
Pasi was wanted in connection with a case of murder and loot. Two revolvers and a country-made pistol were recovered from his possession.
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