Two accused thieves were killed in an encounter on Saturday in Goalpara while trying to flee police custody.

They were gunned down by the Assam Police during a retaliatory firing at Karbala in Gobindopur.

The thieves were injured from the bullet shot but were later pronounced dead.

Moreover, a pistol was recovered as well.

Over 20 criminals have been killed in similar encounters, while, over 30 have sustained bullet injuries since May this year.