Summary
- Shooting on the leg, known as “half encounters,” has become a trend in police operations in Uttar Pradesh.
- Over 6,000 criminals and suspects have been injured in this manner during Yogi Adityanath’s government.
- The recent Bahraich case resulted in the death of Ram Gopal Mishra and two accused being shot in the leg by police.
- Political skirmish erupted with Samajwadi Party questioning law-and-order record and BJP hitting back for sympathising with criminals.