Assam: Robber Dies In Police Firing, Wife Claims Mistaken Identity

GUWAHATI: The shooting death of a person who was killed by police while being targeted as a potential robber in Assam's Udalguri district is shrouded in mystery.

Kenaram Boro was the guy who passed away, according to sources. Nevertheless, it has since been revealed by the deceased's wife that her husband, Dimbeswar Basumatary, was the one who was killed by gunfire.

According to Dimbeswar's wife, her husband was the victim of yesterday's shooting. She further informed that on Thursday, Kenaram Boro had visited their home and taken her husband. After some time, she learned that he had passed away and that Kenaram's family had laid him to rest.

She commanded that the body of her husband be returned to her house. Rowta police station at Daiphang Khuti stated on Thursday that, a robber had been shot. Kenaram Boro was recognised as the feared criminal by the cops.

According to the authorities, a police team and the hardened robber got engaged in a fight following which the robber was shot and killed. Also wounded by bullets in the incident were two policemen. One pistol and live rounds were found by the cops there.

The deceased person's wife's allegations, however, imply that the entire episode has been exaggerated. The victim's family has contacted the police and the administration in the interim to demand justice.

An episode took place on 12th January, Thursday where a dacoit was shot dead by the police. The incident occurred in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district as stated by a senior police officer. 

Karbi Anglong SP Sanjib Kumar Saikia informed that, a team of cops were deployed in the Thekerajan area based on prior information. The concern police department got a clue that few stealers are planning a robbery in the mentioned area, added the SP.

The robbers when arrived at the spot were caught by the police team. When they were asked to surrender themselves, the robbers started firing at the cops. The policemen had to resort to open fire on them, during which one of the dacoits got injured, stated the SP.

The team of police immediately rushed the wounded one to the Diphu Medical College and Hospital. However, the medical authorities declared him as brought dead.

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