Bimal Paul

In Assam's Karbi Anglong district, a drug trafficker was shot in the leg in order to stop him from escaping. The incident occurred on March 24 when Bimal Paul was taken under police custody for possession of half a kilo of heroin in 40 soapboxes. Paul reportedly attacked the policemen and freed himself from the custody. Acting on a tipoff, the police set up a checkpost and arrested him.