Sanjayanagar police shoot, arrest history-sheeter

By NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: In yet another incident of cops shooting at rowdies in the city, Sanjayanagar police on Wednesday opened fire at history-sheeter Sharanappa and nabbed him. According to police, the accused is involved in 11 cases, including robbery, extortion, attempt-tomurder and murder, filed at different police stations across Bengaluru.

Sources from the police said that a case related to extortion was registered at Sanjayanagar Police Station on April 9. The complainant had stated that an unidentified biker blocked his way and demanded money. When he refused, the person attacked him with a machete before fleeing.

Taking up the case, the police identified the biker as Sharanappa, who had been on the run, evading arrest for a long time. A team was directed to search for his whereabouts.

Acting on a tip-off, around 5 am on Wednesday, the police cornered the accused near the designated place located at Bhoopasandra. Police Inspector Balaraj, from Sanjayanagar Police Station led the charge and attempted to nab the accused.

However, while trying to escape, the accused attacked a constable forcing the inspector to fire into the air and then at his leg.