Bulandshahr, Nov. 15 -- A man accused of stabbing his female colleague was injured in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr on Sunday after he allegedly opened fire at a police team during an operation to recover the weapon used in the assault, police said.

According to Khurja Circle Officer (CO) Anil Shahi, the accused, identified as Asad, allegedly attacked his female colleague with a knife on Saturday afternoon, leaving her injured. The victim was subsequently rushed to a hospital for medical treatment.

Following the incident, police launched an operation to trace the accused and subsequently arrested him. During the investigation, Asad was taken to a location identified by him to recover the weapon allegedly used in the ...