In a dramatic turn of events, two alleged contract killers, Shakir (23) and Aman Shah (22), accused of murdering a 20-year-old man, have been apprehended after an encounter with police in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The encounter, which occurred late Tuesday night in Scheme Number-140 area, resulted in one of the accused sustaining injuries. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vinod Kumar Meena disclosed that the accused opened fire at the police when asked to stop, prompting a retaliatory response from the officers. The arrested individuals were allegedly involved in the targeted killing of Moin Khan on May 12, with motives stemming from familial disputes.
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- Two alleged contract killers arrested after encounter with police in Indore.
- Accused, Shakir and Aman Shah, face charges of murdering 20-year-old.
- Encounter occurs in Scheme Number-140 area late Tuesday night.
- Accused fire at police despite warnings to surrender.
- Police respond in self-defence, injuring one of the accused.
- Shakir admitted to Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital for treatment.
- Victim, Moin Khan, allegedly targeted due to family disputes.
- Khan’s brother married against woman’s family’s wishes, leading to tensions.
- Alleged contract for murder offered by woman’s family to accused.
- Shakir has prior criminal record with five cases registered against him.
