Sitapur Police Capture Child Abuse Suspect After Intensive Search

A coordinated police effort in Sitapur resulted in the capture of Avadhram, accused of raping a six‑year‑old girl. The incident, reported on September 20, prompted the filing of a case at Thangawan police station and a medical examination of the victim. SP Ankur Agrawal ordered the formation of several investigation teams and announced a reward for information. The suspect was tracked to Bera village, where a brief exchange of fire left him injured. He received immediate medical treatment, and investigators recovered a domestic firearm, two live cartridges, a blank cartridge, and INR 350.