Ahmedabad: A man accused of kidnapping and murdering a four-year-old child was killed in a police encounter in Gujarat after he allegedly attacked police personnel during the investigation, officials said.
According to the police, the accused had been taken to a location as part of the probe when he allegedly attempted to attack officers and escape. Police claimed they opened fire in self-defence, resulting in the accused sustaining fatal injuries.
The accused was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. No police personnel were reported to have suffered serious injuries during the incident.
The case had sparked widespread public outrage after the four-year-old child was allegedly kidnapped and later found murdered. Police had launched an intensive investigation, leading to the arrest of the accused.
Following the encounter, authorities said the incident would be investigated in accordance with established legal procedures. Further details regarding the sequence of events and forensic findings are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.
Police have maintained that the use of force was necessary to protect officers after the accused allegedly attacked them. An official statement providing additional details is awaited.
Disclaimer: This report is based on preliminary information provided by the police. The circumstances surrounding the encounter will be subject to further investigation