In a dramatic pre-dawn turn of events in Assam, Ashik Ali, the prime accused in the death of Guwahati University student Nimisha Thakuria, was injured in police gunfire. The incident occurred around 3:30 AM on Tuesday in the Dharapur area when the accused allegedly attempted to escape from police custody, prompting personnel to open fire to prevent his getaway.
Escape Bid and Police Action in Dharapur
According to law enforcement authorities, the confrontation unfolded while Ashik Ali was being escorted during custody. When he made a sudden dash to break free under cover of darkness, security officers fired at his legs to immobilize him. Following the shooting, personnel secured the perimeter and immediately arranged for emergency medical transport.
Hospitalization and Extent of Bullet Injuries
The wounded accused was admitted to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) at approximately 5:35 AM on Tuesday, where an emergency medical team took him under continuous observation. The superintendent of GMCH confirmed that Ashik Ali sustained two gunshot wounds to his right leg. One bullet struck below the knee, while the second entered the calf area, with medical examinations showing that both projectiles passed clean through his leg. Hospital authorities reported no signs of external injury on any other part of his body.
Timing Just Before Judicial Presentation
The firing occurred mere hours before the formal expiration of Ashik Ali's eight-day police remand on Tuesday. Investigators were scheduled to present him before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court upon the conclusion of his interrogation period. The sudden bid to escape shortly before facing judicial scrutiny has added a critical development to the custody timeline.
Background of Nimisha Thakuria Case at Dharapur Homestay
The case dates back to September 25, when the body of Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria was discovered under suspicious circumstances inside a room at the Rudraksh Homestay in Dharapur. She had checked into the facility alongside her alleged partner, Ashik Ali, prior to her unexplained demise. Following the recovery of the body, authorities detained Ashik Ali and secured an eight-day custodial remand to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Inquiries into the exact chain of events during both the homestay incident and Tuesday morning's custodial firing remain underway.
