Goa, Sept. 22 -- The key accused in the alleged assault of a minor girl in Bihar's Jamui was shot in the leg during an encounter with police early Tuesday morning, officials said.

Nandan Yadav, who was allegedly seen assaulting and groping the Class 10 student in a video that surfaced over the weekend, was injured when police said he attempted to escape from custody.

According to the police, Yadav was being taken to the reported crime scene as part of the investigation when he allegedly tried to flee. An encounter followed, during which he sustained a gunshot injury to his leg.

Images released after the incident showed Yadav, with his face covered, being taken to a hospital with his arms supported by security personnel.

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