Shivamogga: Police fires at rowdy-sheeter after he resists arrest, assault cop
Shivamogga: In an incident reported in Dodda Danandi village of the taluk, police were reportedly forced to shoot a rowdy-sheeter who attempted to attack them during an arrest operation. The rowdy-sheeter, identified as Saifullah Khan alias Saif, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the encounter.
According to the police, a team comprising a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) and personnel from Jayanagar police station went to Dodda Danandi village near Ayanur to apprehend Saiful, a known rowdy-sheeter, in connection with a case. It is alleged that Saifullah assaulted a police official named Nagaraj and made an attempt to flee.
PSI Naveen, in an effort to control the situation, fired a warning shot into the air. However, when the accused failed to comply with the police warning, he was shot in the leg to neutralize the threat. The injured suspect was subsequently admitted to McGann Hospital in Shivamogga for medical treatment. Additionally, the injured police personnel were admitted to a private hospital for further medical attention.
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Saifu has accumulated a total of 16 registered cases against him at Shivamogga’s Doddpet police station alone. One case each has been registered at Tunganagar and Jayanagar police stations, linking Saifullah Khan to criminal activities. Following this incident, a case has been filed at Kumsi police station pertaining to the encounter.
Mithun Kumar GK, Superintendent of Police (SP) in Shivamogga, stated, "A total of 18 cases have been registered against the rowdy sheeter, including charges of dacoity, robbery, and violations under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He is an associate of Rowdy Fouzon and was wanted in connection with a case under Section 307 at Jayanagar police station. The PSI acted in self-defense by shooting the rowdy sheeter in the leg, and there is no threat to life." The SP further affirmed that the investigation into the matter would continue.
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Siddaramaiah, I will abide by Cong high command decision on leadership issue, says Shivakumar
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said both he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will abide by any decision takeb by the Congress high command on the leadership issue in the state.
Speaking to reporters after returning from Delhi, the Congress state president said, he has full faith in the party leadership and that it would take an approapriate decision at the appropriate time.
The remarks comes amid speculations within the party and political circles about a possible leadership change and cabinet reshuffle after May 4, when the results for assembly elections in four states and one union territory, along with bypolls to two assembly segments in the Karnataka are announced.
"I will not speak about political issues before the media. I have already said that when the time comes you will get to know. So I will not tell you," Shivakumar said in response to a question on discussions with the Congress high command during his Delhi visit over the last couple of days.
He asserted that there are no issues within the party, and whatever has been already decided will take place accordingly.
Responding to a question on senior Minister Satish Jarkiholi's reported statement about internal differences, the Deputy CM said, "nothing like that, they (high command) will do what they have to do at the appropriate time."
"There are no issues, we have faith in our party, they will do what they have to," he added.
Asked about the issue of leadership change as the government is about to complete three years in office, Shivakumar said, "... I have never discussed this issue. The CM and I have both said that we will accept whatever and whenever the high command decides, and we will abide by it."
He declined to comment when asked whether any "good news" can be expected by his birthday on May 15.
The leadership tussle within the ruling party has intensified amid speculation about a possible change of chief minister after the Congress government completed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, 2025. The speculation has been fuelled by the reported "power-sharing" arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at the time of government formation in 2023.
Responding to a question on the BJP's criticism against the Congress government over its decision on internal reservation for Scheduled Castes, alleging injustice to several communities and questioning its intent behind the revised quota formula, Shivakumar said the BJP could not do anything on internal reservation while in power, but the Congress has kept its promise.
"We have found a solution and tried to do justice to all sections among SCs. We have fulfilled the promise made and every one should go together," he said.
Shivakumar warned his party workers against erecting flex banners for his birthday on May 15.
"For May 15, I want to tell everyone that no one should put up flex banners or advertisements for my birthday. If flex are installed I will ensure that cases are registered by authorities against those responsible, whether they are party workers or followers....no one should put such things on roads, this is my personal request," he said, adding that he has asked commissioners of the city corporations to register cases and impose heavy fines.
