Alleged rapist shot while trying to escape police custody

India Nov 28, 2025

A man named Salman, accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Goharganj, was shot in the leg after he tried to escape from police custody.
The incident happened when the police van got a flat tire and Salman allegedly grabbed an officer's gun, firing at police before being shot himself.
He was taken to the hospital right away.

Outrage over crime against minor

Salman had been arrested after the incident for allegedly luring the young girl with chocolates and assaulting her in a forest.
The case has sparked protests in Goharganj, with people demanding quick justice for the victim.
Police officials say they're taking all necessary steps to ensure justice is served in this sensitive case.