Bulandshahr, May 19 -- A wanted criminal carrying a history of several theft cases was arrested after being shot in the leg during a gunfight with the police and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team in Bulandshahr.

The incident occurred during a routine security check when the suspect opened fire on the law enforcement team, triggering a fierce exchange of rounds from both sides.

Sharing details of the armed face-off, Bulandshahr Superintendent of Police (Rural) Antariksh Jain said, "An encounter has taken place between the Jahangirabad Police and the SWAT team involving a criminal accused of committing theft at a temple in Bulandshahr. During the exchange of fire, which saw several rounds fired from both sides, the criminal sust...