Alleged Contract Killer Shot Dead By Assam Cops, 2nd Incident In A Week
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The Assam Police has shot at 14 instances at accused in their custody who, according to the police, tried to escape since June 1. Two of them have died
The Assam Police today shot dead an alleged contract killer wanted for two murder cases in the state's Chirang district. The shooting happened after the accused tried to snatch a gun from a police officer, the police said. This is the second incident of police firing at an accused in a week. A cattle thief was earlier shot on the leg this morning in Upper Assam's Dibrugarh district. The Assam Police has shot at 14 instances at accused in their custody who, according to the police, tried to escape since June 1. Two of them have died. Abdul Khaleque, 20, was arrested in connection with the murder of a Home Guard employee, Iyad Ali, who was stabbed to death for a payment by Safiur Rehman, a pharmacist.More Related News