Bulundshahr (UP), April 27 -- In a triple murder case in Khurja, the Uttar Pradesh police on Monday shor at one of the accused, Mayank Saini, during an encounter after he allegedly attempted to escape custody.

According to police in Bulandshahr, Mayank Saini was arrested along with two others in connection with the killing of three youths following a violent altercation at a birthday party. On Monday morning, police took him near the Agwal flyover to recover an illegal firearm based on his disclosure.

During the recovery operation, Mayank allegedly tried to flee and opened fire at the police using a country-made pistol. In retaliatory action, police fired back, injuring him in the left leg. He was overpowered, arrested again, and admitted...