Police arrest two for 16th December attack on cop in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Dec 21: Two people have been arrested for the recent sword attack on a head constable on duty in the city, police sources said.
On 16 December, two individuals riding in a scooter had arrived near the New Chitra Junction in the city.
Ganesh Kamath, the constable attached with the Mangaluru North police station, suffered injuries on his hand in the attack by a bike-borne assailant, who fled the scene soon after.
The arrested have been identified as Muhammed Nawaz (30), a resident of Kudroli and a 16-year old boy.
Nawaz has been remanded to judicial custody till December 24 while the minor has been sent to the juvenile home at Nittoor in Udupi.
Sources said Nawaz is a relative of Nausheen, who died in police firing on December 19 last year in the violence that erupted during the anti-CAA protests.
The attack on the policeman is suspected to be an act of revenge.
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Fatal collision in Chamarajanagar: Bike and bus accident claims life
Chamarajanagar: In a tragic incident in Chamarajanagar, a collision between a private bus and a motorcycle resulted in a death near Singanallur in Hanur taluk.
The victim, identified as Sridar (44) from Singanallur village, was returning to Hanur after selling bananas in the town on Wednesday morning when the accident occurred.
The collision claimed Sridar's life on the spot. Police arrived at the scene, initiating an investigation and registering a case regarding the unfortunate incident.
