Andhra Pradesh 'rowdy' shot at four times in Bengaluru, survives: Report

A history-sheeter from Andhra Pradesh was hit by four bullets from a gang of four in Bengaluru's KR Puram.

Published on: Dec 9, 2022, 15:14:24 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

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A history-sheeter from Andhra Pradesh was shot four times in Bengaluru's K R Puram by a gang of four on Thursday, while his driver also got a bullet in the leg. Both men are currently recovering at a hospital. The rowdy has been identified as a 29-year-old Shivashankar Reddy, who relocated to Bengaluru an year ago to enter the real estate business, the Deccan Herald reported.

The rowdy was injured in the hip, shoulder, back and the leg. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

The attack took place in broad daylight at about 3 pm when Reddy was talking to construction workers on the premises of his residential building project. Four people arrived at the site on two bikes, and the pillion riders started shooting at Reddy, the publication said. They shot as many as 10 bullets, out of which four hit Reddy and one got his driver.

Reddy was injured in the hip, shoulder, back and the leg, while his driver, Ashok Reddy, got injured in the leg as well. Ashok however hauled the history sheeter into the car and drove them to the hospital where they are getting treated and are said to be out of danger.

Shivashankar Reddy has been accused of murder, attempt to murder and extortion in a police station in Andhra Pradesh where he was listed as a rowdy. A forensic team retrieved cartridges after examining the crime scene and concluded that the bullets were fired from a pistol made in India.

Police has formed three teams to investigate the case, and assigned one of them to comb through CCTV footage from K R Puram till Andhra Pradesh as they believe that the attackers hailed from the neighbouring state. Cops have also registered a case under the Arms Act and attempted murder (IPC Section 307).

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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