The Times of India

Rs 1 lakh bounty gangster Asif, wanted in multiple murder and dacoity cases, killed in UP STF encounter

A notorious criminal carrying a one lakh reward was killed in an encounter. Asif alias Vicky Chhaimar was a wanted gangster involved in several serious cases. He led a gang specializing in house-invasion dacoities and murders across multiple states. The encounter took place in Ambedkar Nagar district on Tuesday morning. His death is expected to provide closure to many pending investigations.