Police open fire at, arrest man involved in kidnapping of Varthur Prakash
The Hindu
He was also wanted for kidnap and murder of an autorickshaw driver
The Indiranagar police on Saturday opened fire at and arrested a 31-year-old history-sheeter who was allegedly involved in the kidnapping of the former Minister Varthur Prakash. The accused, Rohith, was also involved in the kidnap and subsequent murder of an autorickshaw driver in July this year.
According to the police, in an attempt to evade arrest, Rohith attacked head constable Syed Moinulla with a chopper at Challaghatta early Saturday morning. PSI Amaresh Jegarkal, who was part of the arresting team, fired a warning shot in the air, and then shot Rohith at his right leg. Both Mr. Moinulla and Rohith are in hospital.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) S.D. Shanarappa said Rohith is a notorious rowdy with 17 criminal cases pending against him in and around the city. He was involved in kidnapping Mr. Prakash and his driver Sunil from Hosahalli, near Kolar, in November 2020.
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