Two men accused of dragging a woman along a road during an attempted bag-snatching in Guwahati were injured in police firing during an operation between Khanapara and Panjabari. The accused, identified as Prashanta Boro and Rahul Das, were admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for treatment.
The incident that led to the police operation occurred in the Janakpur area of Kahilipara on October 5. At around 5.45 am, the two men allegedly followed a woman on a motorcycle and attempted to snatch her bag.
During the alleged robbery, they dragged the woman along a paved road for nearly 100 metres, leaving her seriously injured, according to the preliminary account.
CCTV footage of the incident later circulated on social media, drawing attention to the assault and raising concerns over public safety.
Police also found indications during the preliminary investigation that the two accused had allegedly committed a similar offence in the Lalmatia area on the same day.
The men sustained bullet injuries during the operation to apprehend them and were taken to GMCH, where they are undergoing treatment.
