In recent months, Uttar Pradesh has seen a series of police encounters with criminals, some resulting in fatalities. These encounters are often part of the state’s crackdown on organized crime, where police have faced off against armed gangsters and criminals involved in serious offenses. While some of these encounters have been met with public support, others have sparked controversy regarding human rights concerns and the methods used by police.
Law enforcement officials defend these encounters as essential to curbing criminal activity, while critics question their ethical and legal grounds. Regardless, the encounters have drawn attention to the ongoing battle between UP police and criminal gangs operating with impunity in some parts of the state.