Belagavi, Aug 30
Karnataka police on Saturday shot a gang rape accused in the leg when he tried to escape by attacking policemen in Belagavi district of the state.
According to police, the incident has taken place in the limits of Kittur police station. Ramesh Killar, is the accused person who has been shot in the leg.
Police stated that Ramesh Killar is accused in a gang rape case, a case of dacoity, one robbery and an arms case. Three Non-Bailable Warrants (NBW) were executed against the accused.
Gathering information about the accused, the Kittur police team had gone to arrest Ramesh Killar at 6 A.M. on Saturday.
The accused attacked the policemen, stabbed police Constable Sharif Dafedaar and attempted to escape. Sub-Inspector Praveen Gangolli opened fire in the air and warned the accused to surrender.