Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Barpeta Drug Suspect Injured in Police Firing During Escape Attempt
A man named Anowar Hussain, who police believe is involved in selling drugs, was hurt by a police bullet.
This happened after police caught him late on Saturday night.
Police were taking him to different places to find more drugs.
But he reportedly tried to run away in the dark.
Police said they told him to stop, but he kept running, so they shot him in the leg to stop him.
He is now in the hospital and is okay.
Police are looking into why the shooting happened, and they say they will keep trying to catch drug sellers in the area.
A man suspected of drug trafficking, Anowar Hussain, was injured in police firing in Assam's Barpeta district.
The incident occurred when Hussain allegedly attempted to escape police custody early Sunday morning.
Police claim Hussain pushed an officer and ran, prompting them to fire after issuing warnings.
Hussain was shot in the left thigh and is currently receiving treatment at Barpeta Medical College and Hospital, with his condition stable.
An official inquiry has been launched to investigate the circumstances of the firing, and police assert their crackdown on drug networks will continue.
- Who
- Anowar Hussain, a suspect in a drug trafficking network, and police personnel from Tarabari Police Station.
- What
- Anowar Hussain was injured in the leg by police firing after allegedly attempting to escape custody.
- When
- Early Sunday morning (around 2 a.m.), November 16.
- Where
- Mailkuchi village in Barpeta district, Assam.
- Why
- Hussain was detained as part of an investigation into a drug trafficking network, and police claim he tried to escape.
Police Account
Accused's Situation
Escape Attempt
Police Account
Anowar Hussain pushed a police personnel and attempted to flee under the cover of darkness after being warned multiple times.
Accused's Situation
Anowar Hussain was injured in the left thigh after police opened fire to prevent his escape.
Involvement in Drug Trafficking
Police Account
Hussain is suspected to be part of an active drug trafficking network and was under surveillance for alleged involvement in narcotics distribution.
Accused's Situation
Hussain was being taken to various locations as part of a follow-up investigation related to a prior seizure of suspected heroin.
- Injured Suspect
- Anowar Hussain
- Location of Incident
- Mailkuchi village, Barpeta district, Assam
- Time of Incident
- Sunday, early hours (around 2 a.m.)
- Suspected Crime
- Involvement in drug trafficking network, linked to seizure of suspected heroin
- Outcome of Firing
- Injured in the left thigh, condition stable
- Investigation Status
- Official inquiry initiated, further crackdown planned