Vikas Dubey now carries a bounty of Rs 2.5 lakh

 

by IANS |

Lucknow, July 6 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government has increased the reward on the head of gangster Vikas Dubey to Rs 2.5 lakh.

Dubey, who is the main accused in the killing of eight police personnel in Kanpur on Friday, is absconding after the incident.

The government had earlier announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for anyone who gave information about Dubey's whereabouts. The amount was later increased to Rs one lakh.

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police H.C. Awasthi said on Monday that the reward money was being raised to Rs 2.5 lakh as police teams continued to search for the gangster and his accomplices.


 

Latest News
Iran to execute 26-year-old protester; family given just 10 minutes for final goodbye Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 03:22 PM
US launches more foreign strikes in Trump's first year than during Biden presidency: Survey Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 03:07 PM
2nd ODI: Nitish comes in for India as NZ opt to bowl first; Lennox handed debut Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 02:55 PM
Pakistan to host Australia for 3 T20Is from Jan 29 ahead of T20 WC Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 02:51 PM
MP 'honour killing': Man kills daughter for eloping with relative Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 02:45 PM