Assam: Theft accused shot dead by police in Dergaon

Guwahati: Another person who was accused of multiple thefts was killed in police firing at Dergaon in Golaghat, Assam on Sunday night.

As per reports, the deceased identified as Lagan Sahani was accused of multiple thefts and other illegal activities.

He was also arrested multiple times before and also served time in jail, a source said.

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However, on Sunday night the police had tried to arrest him again as he was accused in another case but he attempted to flee.

The police to prevent him from escaping resorted to “controlled firing”.

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The bullet had hit the accused and he died a few moments later, the source said.

The source, however, did not reveal much about the operation. An investigation has been initiated in connection with the “encounter”.