Kalaburagi: Extortion case accused arrested after being shot in the leg
Kalaburagi: In a dramatic incident on Tuesday evening near Jafarabad Cross on the Ring Road, police opened fire on an accused linked to an extortion case registered at the Suburban Police Station. The case is associated with an incident near Vaishno Devi Temple in Kalaburagi.
The accused, identified as Imtiaz Makkbhul Gini (28), a known rowdy sheeter, sustained a gunshot injury to his leg. Imtiaz, who works as a fruit vendor, was named as the fourth suspect after investigations led to his involvement. The police had already arrested three individuals in connection with the case.
When officers attempted to take Imtiaz into custody, he allegedly attacked them with a knife. In response, Basavaraj, PSI of the Suburban Police Station, opened fire, hitting Imtiaz in the leg to neutralize the threat. The accused was then arrested.
According to a statement from the Commissioner’s Office, Imtiaz has a criminal history with 10 cases against him, including charges of attempted murder, assault, and extortion, in Kalaburagi city and Hyderabad.
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Ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti, Beed police take action against 11 bootleggers
Beed (PTI): Police in Maharashtra’s Beed district have banned 11 habitual offenders involved in the illegal sale of liquor from entering a few areas in view of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, an official said on Sunday.
These individuals have been barred from entering the jurisdiction of Pethbeed police station and the broader Beed tehsil during Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, he said.
Following a review of the security situation, an official order was passed to restrict the movement of 11 on-record criminals to prevent any untoward incidents or disruption of peace during the festivities, police said.
The alleged bootleggers have been served with notices, warning that they will face stringent legal action if they are found within the prohibited jurisdiction during the specified period, the official added.
