Ullal: The Mangaluru City Crime Branch police opened fire on an accused in the Kotekar Cooperative Society robbery case on Tuesday near Katungara Gudde in Talapady.

The accused, identified as Kannan Mani, a resident of Chembur Tilak Nagar in Mumbai, was in police custody when the incident occurred. According to officials, he attempted to escape while being taken to the crime scene as part of the investigation.

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The firing took place near the Karnataka-Kerala border under the jurisdiction of Ullal police station. Further details on the accused's condition and the ongoing investigation are awaited.

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Hubballi: Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar reaffirmed his commitment to his party, stating that he will perform his duties diligently and leave decisions about his future to the party leadership.

Responding to questions from the media at the Hubballi airport on Tuesday, Shivakumar said, "I will do my duty. The party will decide the rest."

He emphasized his loyalty and dedication to the party’s work, dismissing any personal ambition for positions of power. "I don’t need to go and look for any position. I will do whatever work needs to be done for the party and the government. I am not in a hurry," he added.

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