GUWAHATI: A dreaded criminal with a history of multiple robberies and other offenses was shot by Dispur Police early Wednesday as he attempted to escape custody during an operation near Jorabat on the outskirts of the city.
Accused Ranesh Daimary was arrested on Tuesday after a series of confession statements in vehicle theft and robbery cases. He stated, under interrogation, that he was involved with two other associates for carrying out criminal activities. Upon this information, police caught one of his associates Fazal Ali, on Tuesday night.
While being taken to Jorabat in an effort to apprehend the second associate, Daimary tried to run away from police custody. Ignoring repeated warnings to surrender, the accused was shot in the leg by the police officers, preventing his escape.
The authorities confirmed that Daimary had involvement in many criminal cases, including the robbery and assault of a woman in Sundarpur, where her gold chain was snatched. His criminal record also involves vehicle thefts and other robberies.
The injured accused was rushed to Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where he is presently under treatment for his injuries.
This operation has once again marked the relentless effort of law enforcement to curb crime in Guwahati. Further investigations are under way to trace the remaining accomplice and dismantle the gang's operations.
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