Raisen (MP), Nov. 28 -- An arrested rapist sustained a leg injury when police opened fire while he was trying to escape. Salman Khan, who allegedly raped a six-year-old in this district, was apprehended on Thursday night in Bhopal's Gandhinagar area following a tip-off.

The accused has been admitted to the Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal. He will be presented in a Goharganj court where a heavy force is being stationed. Police said that Khan attempted to flee while being brought to Goharganj. The attempt was made within a forest in Obedullaganj area. During interrogation, the accused claimed that he had come walking to Gandhinagar through the jungle.

The sexual assault came to light last Friday. Khan had been absconding since then. Two days bac...