Assam man accused in university student’s death, shot in the legs
A 26-year-old man accused of involvement in a university student's death was shot in the legs by police while allegedly attempting to escape custody. The suspect is currently receiving medical treatment and is reported to be out of danger.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions regarding police conduct and custodial safety protocols in India.
A 26-year-old man accused in the death of a 21-year-old university student on September 25 was shot in the legs while he allegedly tried to escape from police custody on Tuesday (October 6, 2026).
The incident occurred at around 5.30 a.m., hours before Mr. Ali was to be produced in court after his eight-day police custody ended, police said.
Mr. Ali was accused of involvement in the unnatural death of Nimisha Thakuria, a Sociology student at Gauhati University. Her body was recovered from a homestay in Guwahati.
After the shooting, Mr. Ali was admitted to the Orthopaedics Department of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
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