UP Police Shoots Gang Rape Accused; Forced Victim To Consume Poison

Uttar Pradesh's Meerut Police on April 3 shot a gangrape accused while he tried to escape police custody after snatching pistol. Reportedly, two among the four accused who were arrested attempted escape while the police was on the way to court. However, the police apprehended both and rushed the injured accused Lakhan to hospital. Notably, the rape victim died as she was forced to consume poison after being raped.