Alleged rapist arrested after police encounter

Police in Ghaziabad, India, shot and arrested a man accused of raping a 7-year-old girl following an encounter where he was wounded and illegal weapons were recovered.

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Ghaziabad, India

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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 16:50 UTC

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Indian police in Ghaziabad have arrested a man named Alfazuddin following a reported police encounter. The suspect was wanted for the alleged rape of a 7-year-old girl in the Indirapuram area. During the operation, police shot the accused in both legs and recovered illegal weapons from the scene. The arrest highlights ongoing law enforcement actions against serious crimes in the region.

e/eineurope · topic · T-01597cycle Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 16:50 UTC · first reported 19 Apr