Bhopal, May 3 -- The main accused in an alleged rape and blackmailing case in Bhopal sustained bullet injuries after he attempted to snatch a pistol from the police in a bid to escape, an official said.

The main accused, Farhan was being taken to a place where he had been residing with another accused of the case for evidence collection. On the way he asked the police to stop the vehicle citing the need to use the toilet. He then tried to snatch the pistol from the sub-inspector, who was escorting with him.

During the struggle, a bullet was fired from the pistol and the accused was shot in the leg. The police immediately took him to the Hamidia hospital in the city and he is now undergoing treatment.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)...