Shivamogga, Jan 2: Two accused have brutally attacked a police constable with blade at the private bus stand in the city on Tuesday night.

The victim has been identified as Manjunath Hosamani (27) who sustained severe injuries. He has been working in Kumsi police station in the taluk. He sustained injuries on his neck, hands and legs. After first aid, he was admitted to a private hospital as his condition was critical.

A case was registered at Doddapete police station. In a lightning operation, the police arrested two accused Nadeem and Nazeer and interrogating them, sources said.

About incident

Constable Manjunath basically from Bagalkot district. For the last few months, he has been serving in Kumsi police station and settled in Kumsi. He came to Shivamogga on Tuesday on duty. He was waiting for the bus at the bus stand to go to Kumsi at 11 pm. As he was in civil dress, the accused came to him and demanded money. Opposing their demand, he tried to catch them.

At this moment, the accused attacked him with blades and fled the scene. Suddenly, locals informed the police and admitted him to the McGann hospital. It is said that the accused were in inebriated condition when they attacked the constable.

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