Pramesh S Jain
A 19-year-old history-sheeter was shot in the leg and arrested by Hebbagodi police after he allegedly attacked a police constable with a deadly weapon while attempting to evade arrest during an operation in the outskirts of Bengaluru on Thursday.
The accused,identified as Jeeva,is a rowdy-sheeter facing multiple criminal cases,including robbery,attempt to murder,extortion and assault.
He had allegedly been absconding after his involvement in a series of robberies reported in the Hebbagodi and Electronics City police station limits in recent weeks.
Acting on a tip-off that Jeeva was hiding near Singena Agrahara, a special police team launched a search operation to apprehend him.
When police personnel approached him,the accused allegedly attempted to flee.
According to police,constable Nagesh chased the suspect,who then allegedly attacked the policeman with a deadly weapon.
Despite repeated warnings to surrender, the accused reportedly continued his aggressive behaviour and attempted to escape.
In response,Sub-Inspector Ayyappa opened fire in self-defence, with a bullet striking Jeeva in the leg.
The accused collapsed on the spot and was immediately secured by the police team.
Both the injured accused and constable Nagesh were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.Their condition is stated to be stable.
Police sources said Jeeva is a resident of Tirupalya and has been on the rowdy-sheet in Hebbagodi Police Station.
He is allegedly involved in several serious offences, including robbery,extortion and violent crimes, and had become a challenge for law enforcement due to his repeated criminal activities.
A case has been registered at Hebbagodi Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
