Rape-murder accused shot dead in Bulandshahr encounter, accomplice flees
Synopsis
A man wanted for the rape and murder of a minor girl was shot dead in a pre-dawn police encounter near Bulandshahr's Gulaothi area on 9 August. The accused, Monu, had a ₹50,000 reward on his head and a string of cases across multiple UP districts. His accomplice escaped in the dark and a manhunt is now underway.
Key Takeaways
Monu , accused of raping and murdering a minor girl, was killed in a police encounter in Bulandshahr, UP , on 9 August .
The confrontation occurred near Chhaprawat in the Gulaothi police station area in the early hours of Sunday.
Monu carried a police reward of ₹50,000 and had cases registered against him in Bulandshahr , Gautam Buddha Nagar , GRP Bareilly , and GRP Aligarh .
Sub-Inspector Sandeep Kumar and Constable Narendra Kumar of the SWAT team were injured during the exchange of fire.
Police recovered a .32-bore pistol , two magazines, cartridges, and an unregistered motorcycle from the scene.
Monu's accomplice escaped and a search operation is underway to trace him.
A man wanted for the rape and murder of a minor girl was killed in a police encounter in Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, in the early hours of Sunday, 9 August. The deceased, identified as Monu, a resident of Fatehpur Jadon under the Chola police station area of Bulandshahr, was carrying a police reward of ₹50,000 on his head. His accomplice managed to escape under cover of darkness and remains at large.
How the Encounter Unfolded
The confrontation took place near Chhaprawat in the Gulaothi police station area, when a police team conducting routine checks signalled two motorcycle-borne suspects to stop. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dinesh Kumar Singh, the two men refused to halt and instead allegedly opened fire on the officers, discharging several rounds.
'In retaliation, one criminal was seriously injured by a bullet, while the other escaped, taking advantage of the darkness,' SSP Singh said. Monu was immediately rushed to a Community Health Centre along with injured police personnel. As his condition deteriorated, he was transferred to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead during treatment.
Police Personnel Injured in Crossfire
Sub-Inspector Sandeep Kumar and Constable Narendra Kumar, both deployed with the SWAT team, sustained injuries during the exchange of fire. Separately, bullets struck the bulletproof jackets of Gulaothi police station in-charge Dharmendra Kumar Sharma and Secunderabad police station in-charge Shailendra Pratap Singh, though both officers were unharmed.
Background: The Rape-Murder Case
Monu was the prime accused in a case registered at Kakod police station on 1 August, involving the rape and murder of a minor girl in the Kakod police station area. Police had announced a reward of ₹50,000 for information leading to his arrest. According to officials, multiple criminal cases were already registered against him across several jurisdictions, including Bulandshahr, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Government Railway Police (GRP) Bareilly, and GRP Aligarh.
Evidence Recovered, Search Operation Launched
Following the encounter, police recovered a .32-bore pistol, two magazines, several live and spent cartridges, and an unregistered motorcycle from the scene. All recovered items have been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation. Police teams have launched a search operation to trace and apprehend the absconding accomplice. Further details regarding his identity and possible involvement in other criminal cases are awaited.
Point of View
And Bulandshahr is no stranger to them. While the recovery of weapons and the alleged first-fire by the accused are the standard official account, such incidents routinely draw scrutiny from civil liberties bodies and the judiciary over due process. The more pressing question here is the speed of the manhunt for the absconding accomplice — the minor victim's family deserves a complete closure, not a partial one. The original rape-murder case was registered as recently as 1 August, making the pace of the police response notable, even as the circumstances of the encounter itself will likely face independent review.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was killed in the Bulandshahr police encounter on 9 August?
The man killed was identified as Monu, a resident of Fatehpur Jadon in Bulandshahr district. He was the prime accused in a case of rape and murder of a minor girl registered at Kakod police station on 1 August, and carried a police reward of ₹50,000.
What happened during the Bulandshahr encounter?
According to SSP Dinesh Kumar Singh, a police team signalled two motorcycle-borne suspects to stop near Chhaprawat in the Gulaothi area. The suspects allegedly opened fire, and in retaliation one of them — Monu — was shot and critically wounded. He was taken to hospital, where he was declared dead. His accomplice fled under cover of darkness.
Were any police personnel hurt in the encounter?
Yes. Sub-Inspector Sandeep Kumar and Constable Narendra Kumar, both from the SWAT team, were injured during the exchange of fire. Bullets also struck the bulletproof jackets of two police station in-charges, though they were unharmed.
What was Monu accused of?
Monu was the prime accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl in the Kakod police station area of Bulandshahr. The case was registered on 1 August. He also had multiple criminal cases registered against him in Bulandshahr, Gautam Buddha Nagar, GRP Bareilly, and GRP Aligarh.
Is the accomplice who fled the encounter still at large?
Yes. Monu's accomplice managed to escape in the darkness during the encounter. Police have launched a search operation to trace and apprehend him. Further details about his identity and criminal history are awaited.
