Guwahati: Shah Alam Talukdar, the prime accused of Ranjit Bora murder case was shot by the police in self-defense when he attempted to assault them first. This was informed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Surjeet Singh Panesar on Saturday.
Addressing a press meet, Panesar said, “Shah Alam was hiding at a house in Amsing Jorabat and attacked at police with a point 22 pistol after he found by us.”
He revealed that the main suspect took refuge in an abandoned house in Jorabat while fleeing police custody and that he was not tied at the time.
Panesar claimed that the police surrounded the home and demanded his surrender after learning of his presence. Instead, he used the weapon to strike and target the cops.
“We were forced to shoot at him in defence,” the DCP said.
The injured accused was immediately shifted to Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for treatment where he was declared dead by the doctor.
Meanwhile, three empty cartridges and live ammunition were recovered.
Panesar informed that they are continuing their investigation as to how he was able to flee from police custody.
Shah Alam Talukdar escaped from detention earlier today and was shot dead by police.
The wife of murdered businessman Ranjit Bora had praised Assam police after the incident when the prime accused in the murder case was killed.
“After three long months, justice has been finally served. I can now live in peace,” she told reporters.
She also praised Assam police and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for being aggressive against criminals and malefactors in the state.