Garuda Gang member escapes after dramatic police chase in Manipal, girlfriend taken into custody
Manipal: In a dramatic turn of events late Tuesday night, a member of the Garuda Gang, identified as Isaac, managed to escape after a high-speed police chase in Manipal. While he fled on foot after abandoning his car, police have taken his girlfriend into custody for questioning and have registered an FIR in connection with the incident.
The chase took place when the Nelamangala Rural Police, who had registered multiple cases against Isaac, received a tip-off about his presence in Manipal. A team of officers reached the town and alerted the Manipal Police, who joined the operation.
On Tuesday night, Isaac, who was accompanied by his girlfriend, attempted to evade arrest by speeding away in his vehicle. The Nelamangala Police pursued him along Deputy Commissioner Office Road, while the Manipal Police, acting on the alert, moved in from the opposite direction to block his escape.
The chase intensified near Mannapalla, where Isaac's car was forced to a stop after one of its tyres developed a puncture. Isaac abandoned his vehicle and managed to flee on foot, leaving behind his girlfriend, who was taken into police custody for questioning.
During the high-speed pursuit, several public vehicles, along with a police jeep, sustained damage. Udupi Superintendent of Police Dr. Arun K confirmed that an FIR has been registered at Manipal Police Station and necessary legal action will follow. He also stated that a special police team has been formed to track down the absconding Isaac.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
