Serial rapist arrested in Greater Noida following encounter

New Delhi, Mar 02: A "serial rapist" wanted in multiple cases of crime against women was arrested following an encounter with the police in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on Monday, officials said.

The accused, also involved in cases of loot and thefts, was held after he got injured in the gunfight that broke out in Surajpur Police Station area at around 10 pm, the officials said.

The action came in pursuance of a rape case lodged at the Surajpur Police Station on February 25, Deputy Commissioner of Police (women safety) Vrinda Shukla said.

"During investigation of the case, the role of this serial rapist came to light.