Police shootout with Chaddi gang in Mangaluru: Two robbers injured
Mangaluru: Mangaluru police today got involved in a shootout with members of the notorious Chaddi Gang, who were allegedly involved in a recent robbery in the city.
The incident took place in Padupanamburu on the outskirts of Mangaluru.
According to the police, the confrontation occurred when the robbers attacked officers in an attempt to escape custody. In response, the police opened fire in self-defense.
The robbers, who were arrested in Sakaleshpur the previous day, were identified as key suspects in the robbery case.
Commissioner of Police Anupam Agarwal reported that the shootout ensued after an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was attacked by the two men. The police then shot the robbers in the legs to prevent their escape.
As a result of the shootout, two policemen sustained injuries and were immediately admitted to the hospital. The injured robbers were also hospitalized with gunshot wounds to their legs.
Senior police officials have visited the scene to assess the situation.
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Renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai passes away at 83
New Delhi (PTI): Raghu Rai, one of India's best known photographers whose lens captured India in its many shades, died at a private hospital here in the early hours of Sunday. He was 83.
“Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago but he was cured. Then it spread to the stomach, that too was cured. Recently the cancer spread to his brain and then there were age related issues too,” Nitin Rai, photographer and Rai’s son, told PTI.
He is survived by wife Gurmeet, son Nitin and daughters Lagan, Avani and Purvai.
The last rites will be performed at Lodhi Crematorium at 4pm on Sunday.
