Gurugram, Oct. 16 -- A 32-year-old man wanted in connection with at least 45 criminal cases was killed in an encounter with Nuh police near the Gurugram border early Thursday, following a 12km chase during which 25 to 30 rounds were allegedly exchanged between the police and three men fleeing in a Thar carrying two cattle, officers said.

The deceased was identified as Mohammad Shahid alias Advani, a resident of Kharkhari village in Tauru, Nuh. Police said two of his accomplices managed to escape and a search was underway to arrest them. A judicial inquiry has been ordered into the encounter.

The incident took place around 4am near Bhirawati village on the Nuh-Gurugram border. Shahid sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was rushe...