Etah, May 17 -- A fierce encounter broke out with a police patrolling team within the Jasrathpur police station area in Etah after an armed motorcycle rider opened fire on on-duty police officers when the police officers tried to halt his motorcycle for a routine verification check, triggering a swift crossfire.

Superintendent of Police Etah Shwetabh Pandey confirmed the recovery of an illegal firearm and a motorcycle from the crime scene in the district.

SP Etah Shwetabh Pandey, while talking to the reporters, said, "A police team was conducting checks within the jurisdiction of the Jasrathpur police station. During this operation, when an attempt was made to stop an individual riding a motorcycle, he opened fire on the police. In the ...