Guwahati: Two alleged snatchers were injured in police firing after they allegedly tried to escape custody early on Thursday.Prashanta Boro alias Melo and Rahul Das alias Zubin were arrested on Oct 13 in connection with a case and taken into custody for further investigation. They were allegedly involved in a bag-snatching incident in Kahilipara a few days earlier, during which a woman was dragged for nearly 100 metres.“During custodial interrogation, the two accused provided us with considerable information about their modus operandi, their activities and how they carried out criminal activities in Guwahati. They also expressed their willingness to help the investigation team apprehend other members of their gang,” an officer said.The officer said the accused took the investigation team to a location in Khanapara at around 2 am on Thursday.“Upon reaching the spot, they suddenly attempted to escape in a pre-planned manner by attacking the constable who was escorting them in handcuffs. To prevent their escape, our police team fired at their legs. Both accused sustained bullet injuries to their legs. They were apprehended again and rushed to CMC Hospital for treatment,” the official added.Their condition was stable, and they were out of danger, according to information available so far.“They are hardened criminals. They have admitted to their involvement in several incidents, and we have also found evidence in this regard. They are wanted in multiple cases, which we will verify,” the officer said.
