Police shootout with Chaddi gang in Mangaluru: Two robbers injured
Mangaluru: Mangaluru police today got involved in a shootout with members of the notorious Chaddi Gang, who were allegedly involved in a recent robbery in the city.
The incident took place in Padupanamburu on the outskirts of Mangaluru.
According to the police, the confrontation occurred when the robbers attacked officers in an attempt to escape custody. In response, the police opened fire in self-defense.
The robbers, who were arrested in Sakaleshpur the previous day, were identified as key suspects in the robbery case.
Commissioner of Police Anupam Agarwal reported that the shootout ensued after an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was attacked by the two men. The police then shot the robbers in the legs to prevent their escape.
As a result of the shootout, two policemen sustained injuries and were immediately admitted to the hospital. The injured robbers were also hospitalized with gunshot wounds to their legs.
Senior police officials have visited the scene to assess the situation.
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Chamarajanagar: Two burglars arrested; gold, bikes seized
Chamarajanagar: Police in Gundlupete have solved a house burglary case and arrested two persons, recovering stolen gold ornaments and motorcycles.
The case relates to a complaint filed in March last year by Mahadevappa, who reported theft of gold jewellery and cash from his house. The stolen items included a 10-gram gold chain, gold earrings, pearl earrings, a gold ring, and Rs 52,000 in cash.
Following investigation, police arrested Shivaswamy alias Puneeth and Chandru, residents of Madrahalli village. During interrogation, the accused admitted to the offence. The stolen jewellery and two motorcycles were recovered.
The accused were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.
The operation was carried out by a team led by Gundlupete Police Inspector Jayakumar, along with Sub-Inspector Naresh Kumar and other staff.
