Top police encounters in India

Operation Duryodhana (2008)

In Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana, an operation called "Operation Duryodhana" was conducted by the city police. The encounter involved the arrest of a notorious gangster named Nayeemuddin, who was involved in various criminal activities, including extortion, land grabbing, and murders.

Batla House Encounter (2008)

The Batla House encounter took place in Delhi's Jamia Nagar area. It involved a police raid targeting alleged terrorists hiding in a residential building. During the encounter, two suspected terrorists were killed, and several others were arrested. The incident sparked controversy and raised questions about the authenticity of the encounter.

Sohrabuddin Sheikh Encounter (2005)

Sohrabuddin Sheikh was a criminal who was killed in an encounter in Gujarat. The case gained significant attention due to allegations of extrajudicial killings and the involvement of high-ranking police officials. The investigation into the encounter led to subsequent controversies involving political figures and law enforcement authorities.

Vikas Dubey Encounter (2020)

Vikas Dubey, a notorious gangster from Uttar Pradesh, was involved in several criminal activities, including murder and extortion. After a dramatic manhunt, he was killed in an encounter with the police. The encounter drew attention due to the circumstances surrounding his arrest and subsequent encounter.

Mumbai Serial Blasts Encounter (2008)

Following a series of bomb blasts in Mumbai, the police launched an investigation leading to the encounter of several suspects involved in the attacks. One of the notable encounters was the killing of Atif Amin and Sajid Mir, alleged members of the Pakistan-based terror organization Lashkar-e-Taiba.