Dr.Thomas (Sub-Editor)
The Madhugiri police opened fire and caught a 34-year-old habitual offender who in a bid to escape from police custody attacked a police constable which being escorted to the station on Tuesday.
The accused identified as Rizwan,resident of Hindupur having over 15 case of chain snatching and robberies and was on the run was pinned down by a team of police in Hosakote.
While being escorted to the station for inquiry,the accused requested the police to stop the vehicle near Seegehalli gate to attend a nature’s call .
Considering his request,Police constable Ramesh escorted him but Rizwan attacked Ramesh with a beer bottle found on road side and tried to escape.
Inspector Hanumantharayappa,wanred Rizwan to stop and fired few rounds in the air as warning before shooting at his leg .
Both the injured Rizwan and Ramesh were rushed to near-by hospital for treatment.
Rizwan along with his associate Chinna was involved in series of chain snatching incidents in the area for the past few months and was on the run.
The police based on his information recovered 480 grams of gold valuables and further investigating.
