Accused who tried to flee shot at in Shivamogga

The Jayanagar police in Shivamogga reportedly shot at an accused who tried to flee after attacking a policeman.

The incident occurred on Friday. The accused, Kalkere Manja, has 72 theft, cheating, and attempt to murder cases against him.

Superintendent of Police G.K. Mithun Kumar said, “Even after several warnings, the accused tried to escape after attacking one of the policemen, forcing sub-inspector Naveen to shoot at him.”

He was shifted to a hospital, Mr. Kumar added.