Bengaluru: SIT officials were able to collect the information about the shelter of the prime accused in the IMA multi-crore scam Mohammed Mansoor Khan.
On Sunday, Mansoor Khan has uploaded one of his videos in IMA Youtube Channel. Based on this video, the SIT officials collected information about his whereabouts.
Speaking to reporters, SIT Chief BR Ravikante Gowda said that they came to know about the whereabouts of Mansoor Khan. But it is not possible to reveal the information while the investigation process is on.
In his video, Mansoor has leveled allegations against many people. But we could not serve notices based on his allegations. If there were evidences for his allegations, then, the SIT could interrogate the persons named in the video; Ravikante Gowda said.
SIT chief also said that Mansoor Khan demanded police security as he and his family are really facing life threat. If he respects the law of the land and cooperates with the police for investigation, then the police would give them security, he added.
Investigation under progress
SIT officials who met the State Crime Branch ADGP Saleem Ahmed on Monday, explained about the progress of the investigation into the multi-crore IMA scam.
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Vijayapura (PTI): Five people were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a double murder case, including the alleged mastermind Akshay Juljule, who was shot in the leg while allegedly trying to escape from police custody.
Speaking to reporters, Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbargi said, “When the police went to arrest, Juljule tried to flee the spot in a bike. The police first fired in the air, and when the accused attempted to flee, he was shot in the leg.”
Juljule, against whom three cases have been registered, has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
Two policemen were also injured during the operation and admitted to the hospital.
The double murder occurred on Sunday in Kannur village of Vijayapura taluk. The victims were identified as Sagar Belundagi (25) and Isahak Khureshi (24). They were allegedly stoned to death by a group of assailants.
According to police, the killings were an act of revenge.
SP Nimbargi said, “The accused murdered Sagar and Isahak due to this old enmity.”
Those arrested have been identified as Muthana Gowda, Santosh, Sanjay, Bharat, and Akshay. A case of murder has been registered at the Vijayapura Rural Police Station.
Further investigation is underway.