UP: Muslim Man Accused in Unnao Priest's Murder Killed in Police Encounter

A Muslim man accused of murdering a Hindu priest in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, was killed in a police encounter on June 15. Israyil alias Ijrail, wanted for the priest Milan Das's murder, allegedly opened fire at officers, who retaliated in self-defence, fatally wounding him. His death adds to growing scrutiny over UP's controversial encounter practices, which critics call extrajudicial and biased against Muslims.