Drug Peddler Shot While Fleeing in Assam's Hojai District

A man named Sahabuddin was arrested for drug peddling in Assam's Hojai district. He attempted to escape while being taken to the police station, prompting the police to shoot him in the leg. Consequently, he was admitted to Nagaon Medical College and Hospital with a gunshot injury.

A man arrested on the charge of drug peddling in Assam's Hojai district was injured as police shot him when he allegedly tried to escape, officials said on Friday.

The man was arrested from Ramsingh village with 10 boxes of heroin on Thursday night, they said.

The man, identified as Sahabuddin, allegedly attempted to flee while he was being taken to the police station. To stop him, the police fired on his leg, they added.

He was admitted to the Nagaon Medical College and Hospital with gunshot wound, a police officer said.