India, July 8 -- One of the accused in the Baruipur minor rape and murder case was reportedly shot dead by police after he allegedly attempted to snatch a firearm and flee during the reconstruction of the crime scene on Tuesday, officials said.

The accused, identified as Prabhas Mondal, was being taken by police for the reconstruction of events related to the case when the incident occurred.

According to local police, Mondal allegedly tried to snatch a service weapon from a police personnel and attempted to escape from custody. Police then opened fire, injuring him.

He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead, officials said.

The case pertains to the death of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur in West Bengal's South 24 Pa...