Guwahati: A man, arrested in a case of dacoity in Assam’s Cachar district, was seriously injured in firing by police when he allegedly attempted to escape from their custody, officials said on Friday.
The man was arrested on Thursday, they said.
Police said the man tried to escape when he was being taken to Rangirkhari area of Silchar town for investigation.
He was admitted to the Silchar Medical College and Hospital for treatment, they said.
Two motorcycles were also seized from his possession, police added.
Meanwhile, a 40-year-old CRPF personnel allegedly shot himself in the paramilitary force’s Kashipur camp in the district, officials said.
He received bullet wounds on his shoulder and was admitted to Silchar Medical College and Hospital for treatment, they said.
It is yet to be ascertained why the CRPF personnel, a native of Haryana, shot himself, officials said.
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