Dramatic Police Encounter Ends 144-Hour Manhunt for Child Rape Suspect in Madhya Pradesh

Nov 28, 2025 02:52 pm CST

A dramatic police encounter ended the 144-hour manhunt for 23-year-old Salman, accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district. After being captured in Bhopal, the suspect attempted to escape by snatching an officer's gun during transfer, forcing police to shoot him in the leg. The case had sparked public outrage after the accused was spotted twice on video following the crime.