India, Jan. 11 -- Assam's Kokrajhar witnessed high tension on Sunday after police injured Rafikul Islam, the main suspect in the rape of a mentally challenged woman, during an alleged escape attempt.

Officials said the incident occurred near Rani Ghuli while Islam was being transported from a secure location to the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court.

During a brief stop, he reportedly tried to take a weapon from an officer and attack them, prompting police to fire.

Islam suffered a gunshot wound to his waist, and two officers were hurt during the struggle.

The accused, who works as a labourer for a construction firm in Assam, was first treated at Kokrajhar RNB Civil Hospital and later moved to Kokrajhar Medical College for more advance...