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Assam man shot during custody escape bid in student death case
Police in Assam shot a man accused in a university student's death after he allegedly attempted to flee custody. The incident occurred on the day the suspect was scheduled to appear before a court.
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A suspect in connection with a university student's death was shot in the legs by police in Assam on Monday after authorities said he attempted to escape from custody. The injured man, identified as Ashik Ali, was being held in connection with the case and was due to be produced before a court when the incident took place.
According to police statements, Ali made a bid to flee while in their custody, prompting officers to open fire. The shooting left him with injuries to both legs, and he was subsequently taken for medical treatment.
The circumstances surrounding the student's death remain under investigation. Authorities have not released further details about the allegations against Ali or the nature of the university student's death.
The incident has drawn attention to police procedures during custody and suspect transfers, matters that frequently come under scrutiny by civil rights advocates and legal experts in India.