LUCKNOW, July 21 -- A 25-year-old man accused of several thefts and snatchings was injured in a police encounter in Krishnanagar here late on Sunday night, police said. Police said Suraj Soni from Sitapur was booked in over 20 criminal cases, the most recent being a burglary in Sarojininagar. DCP (South Zone) Nipun Agarwal said a special team was tracking Soni after multiple complaints of thefts and snatchings in Lucknow. Acting on a tip-off about his movement, police intercepted him near Anora Turn. "When asked to surrender, Soni allegedly opened fire on the police team. In the ensuing exchange, he sustained gunshot injuries to his leg ," said Agarwal. Soni was rushed to a nearby hospital....