Notorious gangster Kumar Shrestha alias Kumar Ghainte was shot dead in an encounter with police here at Kapurdhara of Samakhusi in Kathmandu on Thursday as reported by MyReublica.

According to SSP Sarbendra Khanal, chief of Metropolitan City Police Crime Division (MPCD), Ghainte was killed in a crossfire between MPCD search team and his gang. Eight bullets were shot on his chest in the encounter. A Ghainte-led gang had first opened fire at MPCD team, which was following him in connection with his alleged involvement in extortion and criminal activities.