Rape Accused Shot While Attempting To Escape Police Custody In Hathras News24 –

Hathras: A man arrested for raping a seven-year-old girl in Hathras was shot at while trying to escape police custody on Sunday. The accused, identified as Aman Putra Chand Khan snatched a pistol from one of the policemen escorting him to the court and opened fire at the police team. The police in response, returned fire, and injured Khan in the right leg. Despite his efforts, police managed to recapture him. He has been taken to the hospital for treatment.

The accused attempted to flee while being taken to the court. He asked to use the bathroom near Nagla Konda and suddenly snatched the pistol of officer accompanying him. He fired at the police team, hitting their jeep. The police responded by retaliating and successfully subdued him.

What Did Police Say?

Hathras SP Chiranjeev Nath Sinha told ANI, “Last night, an FIR was filed at Sadabad Kotwali regarding the rape of a minor girl and the accused, Aman Putra Chand Khan, was arrested. Today, while being taken for a medical examination before his court appearance, he asked to use the bathroom near Nagla Konda. The Bisawar checkpost in-charge accompanied him. Suddenly, the accused snatched the officer’s pistol and fired, hitting our police jeep. In response, the inspector in charge shot back, injuring him in his right leg.”

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“He has been sent to the District Hospital, and necessary legal actions are being taken,” SP Sinha added.