4 verified cases involving Encounter, newest first.
TSPC supremo Brijesh Ganjhu was killed during an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Varanasi. Following his death, authorities disclosed details regarding his criminal history and involvement in Maoist activities.
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court ordered a CBI probe into a police encounter in Shravasti district, Uttar Pradesh, where a 36-year-old rape accused was shot in both legs in May 2025. The court directed the trial court to pass a fresh order on the discharge application of the convict after providing adequate legal aid.
Asad, the main accused in the murder of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan in Ghaziabad, died in a police encounter after allegedly attempting to evade authorities following the teens stabbing.
Security forces engaged in multiple encounters with Naxalites in the Bastar and Bijapur regions of Chhattisgarh. These operations resulted in the deaths of several Maoists and police personnel.