Guwahati Police Shoot Two Suspected Snatchers During Encounter

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Guwahati: Police opened fire on two accused involved in a bag-snatching incident in Guwahati, injuring them during an operation in the area between Khanapara and Panjabari. The accused, identified as Prashanta Boro and Rahul Das, were taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where they are currently undergoing treatment.

The police action comes days after the two men allegedly attacked a woman and dragged her along a road while attempting to snatch her bag in the Janakpur area of Kahilipara.

According to the report, the incident took place on October 5 at around 5.45 am, when the two accused allegedly arrived on a motorcycle and followed the woman from behind. They attempted to forcibly take the bag she was carrying.

As the accused tried to flee with the bag, they allegedly dragged the woman along the paved road for nearly 100 metres, leaving her seriously injured.

The incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera. The footage later went viral on social media, triggering widespread concern over the incident and the safety of residents in the city.

During the preliminary investigation, police also found indications that the accused had allegedly carried out a similar crime in the Lalmatia area on October 5.

The police firing took place during an operation to apprehend the two accused. Both men sustained bullet injuries and were subsequently taken to GMCH for treatment.

Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the firing and the progress of the investigation are awaited.

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