# Bulandshahr rape-murder accused killed in encounter, 2 cops hurt 2026-08-09T11:45:59+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The prime accused in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Bulandshahr was killed in an encounter with police in the Gulaothi area late on August 8 night, officials said. Police had announced a Rs 50,000 reward for his capture. Two police personnel sustained bullet injuries in the exchange of fire. The accused, identified as Monu, 35, allegedly abducted the girl on August 1, raped and killed her, and dumped her body near Vair railway station. Police recovered a pistol, cartridges, and a motorcycle without a number plate from the spot. CCTV footage helped identify the suspect. A second accused escaped, and a search is on. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Bulandshahr encounter, law and order, police operation, rape-murder case, Uttar Pradesh crime Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rs-50000-bounty-accused-killed-in-bulandshahr-encounter-two-cops-hurt/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rs-50000-bounty-accused-killed-in-bulandshahr-encounter-two-cops-hurt/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.