Ujjain, May 7 -- The main accused, arrested in relation to alleged Ujjain's sexual assault case, was shot and injured after he tried to escape from police custody, an official said on Wednesday.

The incident occurred in Ujjain district on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday when the main accused Farman Mansoori was being taken to the district hospital after he pretended to have chest pain, the police said.

On the way, he asked the police to stop the vehicle, making an excuse of vomiting and stepped out. After that he snatched the rifle from a police personnel, fired two rounds and attempted to escape from the spot. In retaliation, the police shot him in the leg and currently, he is undergoing treatment.

Ujjain Superintendent...