The Hassan police arrested a rowdy-sheeter accused in a murder case after opening fire at him when he allegedly tried to escape after attacking a policeman near Bikkodu in Belur taluk on Wednesday morning.
Madhu, the arrested, was accused in the murder of Ganesh, a waterman, reported on September 14. The police had gone to Bikkodu following information of his visit to the village. He tried to escape after attacking a policeman with a sharp object, forcing Inspector Vinay to open fire, according to the police.
The accused suffered bullet injuries on his right leg. The police shifted him to a hospital for treatment.
Published - October 02, 2024 07:11 pm IST
