India, June 20 -- An accused wanted for robbery at a businessman's house was killed in a police encounter in Hapur on Thursday night, police said.

The deceased, identified as Shyam, 28, carried a reward of Rs.50,000 on his arrest. He was wanted for June 1 dacoity at the residence of businessman Narendra Agrawal.

Shyam allegedly opened fire on a joint police team.During the exchange of fire, head constable Manoj Kumar was injured and is undergoing treatment, police said.

Hapur superintendent of police (SP) Kunwar Gyananjay Singh said police spotted a suspicious motorcyclist during a vehicle check on Bulandshahr Road around 10.30pm.

"Shyam allegedly fired six rounds at the police personnel. Police retaliated, injuring him. He was taken ...