New Delhi, June 23 -- The investigation into the horrific rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in South Delhi's Mehrauli area took a dramatic turn on Tuesday evening when the prime suspect was injured in an encounter with Delhi Police.

The accused, a cab driver who was arrested late Monday evening following a rapid investigation, reportedly attempted to flee from police custody while being transported to the crime scene. According to police officials, the incident occurred near the Delhi-Haryana border as the team was conducting a reconstruction of the abduction and disposal of the victim's body.

"The accused was being taken to the scene of the crime as part of our ongoing investigation," a senior police official stated. "During the t...