Criminals on surrender spree in encounter-hit UP, many cancelling bail bonds to head back to prison

Meerut | Saturday | 17th February, 2018

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Meerut: Wanted criminals are on a surrender spree in UP, fearing police encounters that the force is becoming known for. However, Bareilly zone topped the chart in terms of number of criminals who got their bails cancelled to take refuge in jail. Besides, there are 26 criminals who despite getting bail did not secure their release. Since surrenders were not happening a dime a dozen, there was no pressure on cops to compile such numbers.” A total of 305 criminals were injured in the shootouts while 40 got killed..