Assam: Robbery Suspect Linked to Multiple Cases Injured in Rangia Encounter

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A robbery suspect, identified as Jan Mehmud alias Mela, was injured in a police encounter in Assam’s Rangia on Friday evening. He sustained a bullet injury to his left leg and was later admitted to AIIMS, Changsari, for treatment.

The encounter took place at an interior location under the jurisdiction of the Tulsibari Police Outpost in Rangia, as police stepped up efforts to apprehend those allegedly involved in several robbery cases.

According to sources, Rangia Police had arrested an alleged associate of Mela on Friday after chasing him in connection with a vehicle robbery case. Following the arrest, police intensified their efforts to trace Mela, who is allegedly linked to multiple robbery incidents.

Police personnel had remained on alert since the evening as the operation to apprehend the suspect continued. During the operation, an exchange of fire took place, leaving Mela injured.

Mela was subsequently shifted to AIIMS, Changsari, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Further details regarding the circumstances of the encounter and the cases allegedly linked to him are awaited.

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