The deceased constable was a native of Hathras district.
In addition, one government job for a family member has also been announced.
The deceased constable was a native of Hathras district. A state funeral would be accorded to him, police informed.
Anand Kumar, Additional Director General (ADG), Law and Order,said the encounter ensued when a police party went in search of a criminal at Bachhraon in Amroha district.
When the police asked the history-sheeter to surrender he hurled fire at the police in which constable Harsh sustained bullet injury. He was immediately rushed to TMU hospital Moradabad where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
In the retaliatory fire, the criminal Shivavtar also sustained bullet injury and later succumbed at the same hospital.