PATNA, March 17 -- An accused in the last week's Saran hooch tragedy, which left 5 people dead and four blinded, was shot in the leg on Monday during an encounter with police while attempting to escape custody, officials said. The injury of accused persons and notorious criminals in police encounters has emerged as a pattern in the state, especially after the new government was sworn in following the state elections. The injured accused has been identified as Suraj Mahto who was arrested from Katihar. Police said the encounter occurred while the accused was being escorted by police personnel in connection with the investigation. Police said Mahto tried to flee at the Karnkudaria locality border of Panapur-Masrakh police stations, forcing the police to open fire....