Guwahati: A robber who was wanted in a several robbery charges was shot dead on Thursday night in the Udalguri district of Assam.
The incident was reported at Daiphang Khuti under the Rowta police station.
The dreaded criminal was identified as Kinaram Boro.
According to the authorities, a police team and the hardened robber engaged in a shooting duel before the robber was shot and killed.
Following the incident, two policemen also sustained bullet injuries.
“The robber was shot dead during an exchange firing between the police and the robber. One sub-inspector and another police constable also sustained bullet injuries. They have been sent to Udalguri for better medication,” said a police official to the media.
Meanwhile, the police discovered one pistol and live ammunition there.