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Wanted burglar with 23 cases held by UP STF
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested Firoz alias Imtiyaz alias Babar alias Mathu, a wanted criminal carrying a reward, in Barabanki on Tuesday. Police say 23 criminal cases are registered…
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested Firoz alias Imtiyaz alias Babar alias Mathu, a wanted criminal carrying a reward, in Barabanki on Tuesday. Police say 23 criminal cases are registered against him across several districts, including robbery, murder, attempt to murder and offences under the UP Gangsters Act. He was released from jail about three months ago.
The arrest followed a July 24 house burglary in Amrahi village of Indira Nagar, where Firoz and his associates allegedly assaulted family members. After police raids, he went into hiding and later travelled to Barabanki, where the STF caught him near Palhari crossing. Officials said he was also allegedly involved in the 2015 killing of Durgesh Singh during a dispute linked to the block pramukh election. Firoz has been handed over to the Indira Nagar police for further legal action.
During questioning, Firoz allegedly disclosed the location of another accused, Darbari alias Nanakunna. An STF team searched but did not find him. Efforts to arrest the second suspect continue.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The 23-case criminal record of Firoz, spanning over a decade, illustrates how repeat offenders cycle through arrest and release under Uttar Pradesh's overburdened trial system. The 2015 murder linked to a block pramukh election underscores the intersection of local political muscle and criminal networks in the state's rural belts. Under the UP Gangsters Act, the prosecution must prove habitual criminal activity to secure extended detention, a high legal bar. The next concrete step is the Indira Nagar police's charge sheet filing, which will determine whether Firoz remains in custody or is again released on bail pending trial.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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