Police Fire Three Warning Shots Into The Air Before Shooting 2 Accused : DCP Taburam Pegu

Two alleged chain snatchers were injured in police firing at Khanapara in Guwahati at around 2:25 am on Thursday after they allegedly attempted to escape from police custody.

Both accused sustained bullet injuries below the knees and are currently undergoing treatment at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).

The accused have been identified as Prashanta Boro, alias Melo, and Rahul Das, alias Zubin. According to the DCP Taburam Pegu, the duo allegedly tried to flee by pushing two police personnel, Kalpajyoti Nath and Biki Borgohain, while taking advantage of the darkness.

Police personnel first fired three rounds into the air to warn the accused. However, when they allegedly continued attempting to escape despite the warnings, Sub-Inspectors Dulmoni Talukdar and Jahnabi Hazarika opened fire, injuring both accused.

The two injured police personnel were also admitted to GMCH for treatment.

According to DCP Of East Guwahati, the accused are allegedly involved in several theft cases registered at multiple police stations under the Guwahati East Police District.

The duo was arrested in connection with an alleged chain-snatching attempt in Kahilipara on October 5. On the same day, they were also allegedly involved in snatching a woman’s mobile phone in the Basistha area.