Sambhal, May 21 -- A man accused in the alleged rape of a 60-year-old woman at a brick kiln in the Kareli Road area under the jurisdiction of Chandausi Police Station in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district was arrested following an encounter with police within 24 hours of the incident, officials said on Wednesday.

According to police, the accused, identified as Naseem, sustained a bullet injury to his right leg during retaliatory firing after he allegedly opened fire at a police team that attempted to intercept him during a checking operation near the Chandausi T-point.

Police said the woman suffered serious injuries in the alleged assault and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.

Circle Officer (Chandausi) Deepak Kumar said th...