Garuda gang member Isaq injured in police encounter in Udupi
Udupi (Karnataka), Mar 12 (PTI): A member of the notorious Garuda gang, identified as Isaq, was injured in a police encounter in the Hiriyadka police station limits on Wednesday evening.
The accused, who had earlier escaped from Bengaluru police custody, was being pursued by the police in connection with a robbery case.
According to police sources, Isaq was intercepted in Hassan district earlier in the day and was being taken back to Manipal when he attempted to escape.
As the vehicle reached the Gudde Angadi area under the Hiriyadka police station jurisdiction, the accused requested a halt, citing urgent medical needs. However, in a sudden turn of events, he allegedly attacked the police personnel escorting him and attempted to flee.
Despite repeated warnings, Isaq did not comply, forcing Manipal Inspector Devaraj and his team to fire warning shots, police said.
When he continued to resist, a shot was fired at his leg to prevent his escape, police said.
Two police sub-inspectors and a constable also sustained injuries during the scuffle. The accused, along with the injured police personnel, have been admitted to a hospital in Manipal.
Police have filed a fresh case against Isaq and are investigating.
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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.
