Mathura, May 25 -- Three alleged miscreants sustained gunshot injuries during an encounter with police in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, after they opened fire on a police team during a vehicle checking operation, officials said.

According to police, the encounter took place during a checking drive launched after receiving intelligence inputs about criminal activity in the area, including incidents of livestock theft reported over a period of time. A vehicle carrying several men, along with a motorcycle, approached the checkpoint but allegedly refused to stop and opened fire at police personnel.

Speaking on the incident, Circle Officer (Sadar) PP Singh said, "The Station Officer (SO) had received intelligence regarding criminal activity in the...