PATNA, Aug. 17 -- Patna police on Friday night shot a murder accused in the leg, purportedly in self-defence, after he allegedly tried to escape by attacking the police team. The accused, identified as Anshu alias Divyanshu Singh, was taken to a spot where he had hidden a firearm used in the murder of sand trader Ramakant Yadav. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya K Sharma confirmed the incident. According to police, Divyanshu-arrested in Lucknow and brought to Rani Talab police station area-was taken to the Dhana-Nisarpura canal road during the probe. "When police searched for the weapon used in the crime, the accused pushed the cops and tried to flee. Despite repeated warnings, he ignored them. Police then fired, injuring him in the leg. He was rushed to Bikram primary health centre and later referred to AIIMS," the SSP said. Police recovered a country-made pistol and four live cartridges on his revelation. A fresh FIR has been lodged against him. The SSP said that Divyanshu faces 11 criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder, and violations of the Arms Act, registered with Rani Talab and Phulwari Sharif police stations. Earlier, police had arrested three others-Mantu Kumar, Bittu Kumar and a minor-in connection with Ramakant's murder. A country-made pistol was recovered during a raid at Mantu's house in Dhana village, where his father Ram Kumar Yadav was also arrested. Ramakant Yadav was shot dead on July 10 while walking in the garden outside his house in Dhana village. Assailants came on foot and fired at him, killing him on the spot. Police suspect the murder was linked to a money-lending dispute, though the victim's family alleges other motives and has sought government protection....