Budaun, Nov. 12 -- A murder suspect carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 was apprehended following a police encounter in Budaun district, police said.

The accused, identified as Mohammad Waris, sustained gunshot wounds to his leg during the encounter around 5:00 AM, while a police constable was also injured in the firing.

Budaun SSP Ankita Sharma noted that the case stems from a brutal knife attack that occurred on November 7 within the jurisdiction of the Dataganj police station.

Two individuals had assaulted two victims with knives, leaving one dead on the spot while the other sustained serious injuries and remains under medical treatment.

"On 7 November, an incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Dataganj police station, in whic...