In Assam, an accused was injured in an encounter while trying to escape from police custody on the pretext of going to the toilet. Presently he is undergoing treatment at Tezpur Medical College.
Assam Police
An accused of extortion was injured in a police encounter in Assam’s Udalguri district when he allegedly tried to escape from custody. Giving this information on Thursday, a senior police officer told about the entire incident. Udalguri Superintendent of Police Hiranya Barman said a man allegedly involved in several extortion cases was arrested from the Assam-Nagaland border in Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday.
Superintendent of Police Hiranya Burman said, “The accused was brought to Udalguri after being arrested from the Assam-Nagaland border. Where at least eight cases are pending against him since 2008. He used to extort money for several groups.” Burman said, “The accused was taking a team led by Additional SP to inform about the weapons hidden in an area under Paneri police station last night. In between, he requested to stop to go to the toilet.
When the accused tried to escape, the police opened fire
The superintendent of police said that during this time the accused fled and the police team asked him to stop. The SP said, “When he did not stop, our team had to open fire on him. He has got two bullets in his leg. He is now undergoing treatment at Tezpur Medical College and Hospital.” At least 23 suspected militants and criminals have been killed in police encounters in the state of Assam since May this year for allegedly snatching weapons or escaping from custody. Tried.
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