Minor Raped In UP

Police Shot in accused leg while escaping Custody...

On Monday, August 26, a man was shot in the leg by police when he tried to escape police custody while being taken to a hospital for a check-up in the Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh.

The person, identified as Saifulla had been arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping a 7-year-old girl. According to the police, the accused had complained of feeling sick in custody. 

The Sadar Kotwali police were taking him to the hospital for a checkup and treatment after some health issues.

However, it was reported that the accused managed to escape the police during transportation. 

Multiple search teams were launched for him. "The accused had been arrested by the Kotwali police on sunday morning. 

After he complained of feeling sick, he was transported to the hospital for a check-up. 

During the transportation, the accused was able to push away and evade the police, escaping custody", said ASP Dipendra Nath of Kotwali Deoria Police.

According to the local police, after the person managed to escape, three search teams were formed. 

The accused was found late in the night at the Sonughat crossing and he allegedly opened fire at the search team. 

During the encounter, he was shot in his right leg. "The accused was found at the Sonughat crossing late in the night, and during an encounter his leg got injured , added ASP Nath.

BJP spokesperson, Prashant Umrao posted on X, "Mohammad Shafiullah, brutally raped a girl in Deoria, became one-legged after being caught in Operation Langda while running away from the custody."