In Varanasi, a man named Faizan was arrested for murdering his lover's 10-year-old son, who he saw as an obstacle to their relationship. While being taken to recover the body, Faizan attempted to escape by snatching a policeman's pistol. During the ensuing exchange of fire, he was shot in the leg and is now hospitalized under police custody.
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