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Murder accused Nepali criminal killed in police encounter in Delhi

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In a joint operation by Delhi and Gurugram police, a criminal wanted in multiple cases of murder and armed dacoity was shot dead in an encounter near the Astha Kunj Park in south-east Delhi, an official said on Tuesday.

According to police, Bhim Mahabahadur Jora (39), a native of Lalpur in Nepal, was wanted in connection with the murder of Dr Yogesh Chander Paul, who ran a private clinic in Jangpura, in May 2024.

A reward of Rs 1 lakh was announced for information leading to Jora’s arrest.

Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Gurugram Crime Branch and Special Staff of the south-east district intercepted Jora near the Astha Kunj Park around 12.20 AM on Tuesday.

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“Jora fired six rounds at the police team, which returned the fire with five rounds, hitting the accused,” a senior police officer said.

Jora was rushed to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where doctors declared him dead. Police seized an automatic pistol, empty cartridges, one live round, and a bag containing house-breaking tools from the spot, the officer said.

Jora was involved in at least six cases of murder, dacoity, and burglary across Delhi, Gurugram, Gujarat, and Bengaluru, he added.

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