Sagar, Sept. 13 -- Sagar Police have arrested Shivanajay Rajput, an accused in the illicit liquor tragedy case, following an encounter, police said. Rajput was carrying a reward of Rs 30,000 in connection with the case.

According to Sagar Police, the accused was arrested after an encounter during which he sustained a bullet injury in his leg in retaliatory police firing. Following the injury, Rajput was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The action was taken following the instructions of Sagar SP Anurag Sujania.

Police said a country-made pistol, three live cartridges, three empty cartridges, a mobile phone and a motorcycle were recovered from the accused's possession.

The arrest comes in connection with the illicit liquor tragedy cas...