MP: Criminal snatches pistol, opens fire on police to escape
What's the story
A criminal was injured in an encounter with the police in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district late Sunday night. The incident occurred in the Matguvan police station area. Chhatarpur's Superintendent of Police (SP), Agam Jain, said the accused, Ravindra Singh Parihar, had been arrested in Pithampur, Dhar district and was being taken to Chhatarpur when he tried to escape custody.
Escape bid
Parihar's escape attempt and subsequent injury
During a break between Matguvan and Chhatarpur, Parihar snatched a policeman's pistol and opened fire in a bid to escape. The police fired retaliatory shots, injuring Parihar in the leg. He is now undergoing treatment at the district hospital for his gunshot wound.
Criminal record
Parihar's criminal history and recent arrest
Notably, Parihar has a long criminal history with 12 cases registered against him, including extortion and murder charges. Just last week, he fired at a police team trying to arrest him in Deri village. A reward of ₹30,000 had been announced for his capture before his arrest in Pithampur.