Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Gujarat rape-murder accused killed in police encounter
A man who was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and killing a little girl in Gujarat tried to escape from the police.
He attacked two police officers with a knife, and the police shot him.
The police say they had to shoot him to protect themselves.
The incident happened while the man was being taken from one place to another in Gujarat.
A 25-year-old man accused of abduction and murder of a 4-year-old girl was shot dead in a police encounter.
The incident occurred while the accused was being transported from Borsad to Anand.
The accused allegedly attacked two constables with a knife after claiming to feel unwell.
The police claim the shooting was in self-defence due to the accused's violent actions.
The encounter took place in Vasad, Anand district, Gujarat.
- Who
- A 25-year-old man accused of abduction and murder of a 4-year-old girl
- What
- The accused was shot dead in a police encounter after allegedly trying to escape
- When
- Monday morning
- Where
- Vasad, Anand district, Gujarat
- Why
- The accused allegedly attacked two constables with a knife while being transported
- Accused's Age
- 25
- Victim's Age
- 4 years
- Location of Incident
- Vasad, Anand district, Gujarat
- Date of Incident
- Monday morning
- Accused's Alleged Action
- Attacked constables with a knife
- Police's Response
- Shot the accused in self-defence