Police said an accused in the killing of a father and son in Kanpur was injured during an encounter and later arrested after being shot in both legs. The accused was admitted to a hospital following the operation.
According to police, the accused was charged with attacking and killing the father and son with a knife on a public road. Police said the incident began following a dispute over a motorcycle collision, which turned violent after a minor altercation, leading to the knife attack on both victims.
The Uttar Pradesh Police said multiple teams had been deployed to trace the accused. Police stated that the encounter occurred when the accused allegedly attempted to flee during efforts to arrest him.
Police said weapons were recovered from the accused after the encounter. Officials added that other aspects linked to the case were also under investigation.
Family members of the deceased have demanded strict punishment for the accused.
Police said investigations were also being conducted into previously registered cases against the accused and that legal proceedings would continue.
