Shravasti. The accused arrested for raping a 10-year-old girl was injured in an encounter with the police. According to the police, after taking the accused to the incident site, when the team was returning with him, he opened fire on the policemen. In retaliation, he was shot in his right leg. The injured accused has been admitted to the hospital for treatment.
The matter is of Lonian Purva village of Bhinga area. According to the police, on September 22, 2023, an incident of rape of a 10-year-old girl took place in the forest near the village. During the investigation of the case, the police identified the accused as Shankar (about 27 years). He is said to be a resident of Gharka police station area.
The police had taken the incident to the spot on the spot.
After the arrest, the police interrogated the accused. Police say that the clothes worn at the time of the incident have also been recovered. After this, the accused was taken to the spot at his behest, where the police team conducted necessary investigation and action.
According to the police, while returning from the incident site, the accused suddenly fired four rounds at the team of Sub-Inspector Anurag Singh. Police claim that retaliatory action was taken in self-defense, in which the accused was shot in the right leg.
admitted to hospital
After being shot, the police took the accused into custody and took him to the hospital. According to Shravasti SP Rahul Bhati, the accused is undergoing treatment and his condition is currently stable. Police are investigating the matter further.
According to the police, along with the original case of rape, legal aspects related to the incident of firing during the encounter will also be investigated. The recovered clothes and other evidence are being made part of the investigation.