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Punjab: Accused attempts to escape, snatches weapon from HC

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (UNI) An alleged Narcotics smuggler attempted to escape from Punjab police custody in Amritsar by snatching a weapon from a head constable, prompting a cop to fire in self-defence. with the bullet injuring the accused, a top officer said on Wednesday.
State Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said acting on forward-backward linkages, Amritsar Commissionerate Police took the accused Dharminder Singh alias Sonu to a hiding spot to seize the concealed contraband,
During a follow-up raid at Blue Breeze Colony, near Majitha-Verka Bypass, the accused attempted to escape and snatched a weapon from Head Constable Vijay Kumar.
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