Kidnapping accused killed in police encounter in Gujarat’s Anand
A kidnapping and murder suspect, Suresh Parmar, was killed in a police encounter in Gujarat after allegedly attacking officers with a knife while in custody. The incident occurred during transport following his arrest for the abduction of a four-year-old girl.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions regarding police custody protocols and the use of force in high-profile criminal cases.
A man accused of kidnapping and murdering a four-and-a-half-year-old girl was killed in a police encounter in Gujarat’s Anand district late on Sunday (July 19, 2026), after he allegedly attacked two policemen with a concealed knife while attempting to escape from custody, police said.
Inspector General of Police, Ahmedabad Range, Raghavendra Vatsa, said the accused, identified as Suresh Parmar, was shot in self-defence after he continued attacking police personnel despite repeated warnings to surrender.
“An accused in the kidnapping and murder of a minor girl was killed in an encounter after he tried to escape by attacking police personnel with a concealed knife. Two policemen sustained injuries in the attack,” Mr. Vatsa on Monday (July 20, 2026).
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