Varanasi: An accused wanted in a case of attempt to murder was caught after exchange of fire with police in Dohrighat area of Mau district early Wednesday morning.Mau ASP Anoop Kumar said that on Mar 23, Rishi Pratap was shot at and Dohrighat police had arrested some criminals who divulged the name of their gang leader Golu alias Golden (23). Golu had orchestrated the attack on Rishi Pratap in a tussle over oneupmanship.Dohrighat police launched a checking drive at Basiyaram crossing. Around 5.30 am, riding a motorcycle, Golu and his accomplice passed through the area when police signalled them to stop. They tried to escape towards Gopha and when police chased them, they opened fire. In retaliatory firing, Golu suffered bullet injury in the leg and fell near the canal bank at Tikri village while his accused managed to escape. After recovering a country-made pistol and cartridges from him, police rushed Golu to hospital.ASP Kumar said Golu confessed he ran the ‘Golden gang’ and Rishi was attacked to maintain stronghold. ASP said a gang chart of criminals associated with this gang was being prepared to ensure they were booked under Gangster Act.
