Two robbers shot at in Dharwad
Hubballi/Dharwad (Karnataka), Jul 24 (PTI): Two suspected robbers were shot at when they tried to escape from the police in the wee hours of Thursday, near the Police Training School here, said Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N Shashikumar.
The incident happened at Vidyanagar police station limits.
According to Shashikumar, a Doordarshan employee was returning home on his bike when armed robbers tried to intercept and rob him on Wednesday night. He escaped and reported to the police.
Police swung into action and nabbed one of the accused, Hussainsab Kanavalli. He is a notorious criminal wanted in more than 35 theft cases across Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra, the official said.
Interrogation of Kanavalli led police to the hideout of the remaining gang members.
When Kanavalli was taken to the hideout, he reportedly attacked the policemen and escaped. A scuffle broke out and two other accussed -- Vijay Annigeri and Muzammil Saudagar -- tried to flee. Police sub-inspector Mallikarjun warned them and, in self-defence, fired at their legs, Shashikumar said.
Both accused are residents of Rajiv Gandhi Nagar and are said to be part of an organised burglary gang.
Investigations revealed that the gang avoided phone conversations and used Instagram messages to plan their operations, attempting to elude police surveillance.
Shashikumar visited the Dharwad District Hospital and enquired about the condition of Mallikarjun and Constable Ishaq, who sustained injuries during the operation.
He also enquired about Annigeri and Saudagar, who are being treated under tight police security.
Shashikumar said that the trio had attempted to snatch the bike from the Doordarshan employee and their attempt failed.
Based on a tip-off, police teams from three stations in Dharwad set up checkposts and managed to apprehend Kanavalli. However, he escaped while being taken to the hideout to identify the other suspects. A search operation is underway to trace him, the police officer said.
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Udhayanidhi accuses BJP of not releasing funds for TN
Gobichettipalayam (PTI): Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday charged the BJP government at the Centre with not releasing funds to the state and accused it of "snatching" TN's rights.
Addressing a poll rally at Gobichettipalayam in the western Erode district, the DMK youth wing chief claimed the Centre has not released funds to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore for education.
"They (union government) have snatched all our rights," he charged.
With regard to the Centre's proposal for delimitation, he said chief minister M K Stalin was the first person in the country to raise the voice against the union government's move. He claimed that it was a "huge victory" for the INDIA alliance, as the bill was defeated for lack of majority after the opposition voted against it in the Lok Sabha.
Listing out various welfare measures implemented by the DMK government, he said the existing "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai" (monthly financial assistance for women) will be doubled to Rs 2,000 if DMK was voted to power again.
The deputy chief minister charged that the BJP and AIADMK have tried to stall it by moving the court. "At present more than 1.3 crore women have benefited from the scheme", he said.
"Similarly, the breakfast scheme for the government school students will be extended till Class VIII", he said adding "more than 35 lakh college students across the state will be getting free laptops once the DMK government is formed".
Udhayanidhi also pointed out at the "Illatharasi" poll promise, providing Rs 8,000 worth of coupons to non-income tax paying women where they could buy or replace any household appliances of their choice.
Elections to 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23 and the results declared on May 4 following counting of polled votes.
