Karnataka cops shoot at murder accused amid escape bid, 3 policemen hurt

Cops in Mulki, Mangaluru, fired shots at two murder suspects who tried to escape on Saturday morning. Both the accused were injured in the legs while three police men also sustained injuries.

Published on: Jun 11, 2022, 12:15:06 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Swati Bhasin

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In Karnataka, an attempt to catch two men accused of murder led to a tense standoff as three cops were left injured amid the firing.

The two accused were arrested in the murder case of a rowdy sheeter called Raja alias Raghavendra. (ANI Image)

The incident took place in Mulki, near the outskirts of Mangaluru. Cops had to fire shots at two men as they attempted to escape.

Both the accused suffered injuries in their legs, while three police personnel were also injured, news agency ANI reported, citing an official.

Police reportedly fired three rounds of shots - one in the air and the other two at the accused. N Shashikumar, the CP of Mangaluru City told ANI that both the accused were shot in the legs, while three police personnel also suffered injuries.

Image by news agency ANI shows damage to police van's windshield in the crossfire in Mangaluru on Saturday.

According to a local reports, the two accused were arrested in the murder case of called Raja alias Raghavendra and were leading the police to other accused in the case, when they suddenly fired at the cops.

The accused then reportedly tried to flee the spot. The incident occurred near the Global Heritage layout of Mulki.

The accused have been identified as Arjun Moodushedde and Manoj alias Bindas Manoj by the local news website. The police personnel who fired at the legs of both accused included Central Crime Branch (CCB) police inspector Mahesh Prasad, it added.

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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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