India, Oct. 22 -- A murder accused sustained a bullet injury in Dadri area of Gautam Budh Nagar late Monday during an attempt to escape from a police team that was taking him to a crime scene, police said on Tuesday, adding that he was later taken to a hospital and his condition is reported to be stable.

Police said the accused, identified as Sachin (single name), resident of Chakrasenpur village under Dadri police station, was shot in the leg as he allegedly tried to run away after snatching a pistol from the police team and opened fire at them.

Officers said the incident took place near ITI College in Nangla Nainsukh village when a police team was taking him to recover the weapon used in a recent murder case.

"Around 8.30 pm on Monda...