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Suspected dacoit injured in police firing while trying to escape in Assam
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News18•17-10-2026, 13:00
Suspected dacoit injured in police firing while trying to escape in Assam
- •A suspected dacoit was injured in police firing while allegedly attempting to escape from custody in Assam's Kamrup district.
- •The incident occurred on Friday night in the Tulsibari area when the accused was taken there to recover hidden arms and ammunition.
- •Police had earlier intercepted a stolen car near Rangia and arrested three individuals, including the injured suspect.
- •The accused reportedly snatched a constable's mobile phone and tried to flee during the operation, forcing police to open fire.
- •He sustained a bullet injury to his right leg and was admitted to AIIMS, Changsari, where his condition is stable.
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The suspected dacoit sustained a bullet injury to his right leg and was admitted to AIIMS, Changsari.
The incident occurred when the accused, who was taken to the Tulsibari area to recover a hidden arms cache, snatched a constable's mobile phone and attempted to flee.
Police intercepted a stolen car near Rangia following a tip-off and arrested three persons, including the suspected dacoit who was wanted in several snatching and dacoity cases.
