Shivamogga police shot at an individual wished in an attempt-to-murder case as he allegedly tried to flee after attacking a policeman in Tunga Nagar police station limits within the metropolis on Monday (October 7, 2024) morning.
The arrested, Ammu alias Habibulla, was an accused within the attempt-to-murder case reported on September 13, 2024.
A group of police was searching for him and after they learnt about his presence on town outskirts, the members rushed to the place.
Shivamogga SP G.Okay. Mithun Kumar acknowledged that the accused tried to flee after attacking his employees. His conduct prompted police Inspector Okay.T. Gurney to open hearth in self-defence, after repeated warnings.
The injured have been shifted to McGann Hospital.
Printed – October 07, 2024 02:54 pm IST