Police shoot at two rowdies in self-defence in Bengaluru

Two rowdies were shot below the knee by the Bengaluru City Crime Branch after they tried to escape and even assaulted a CCB team member with a knife near BTM lake, on Monday morning.

Two rowdies were shot below the knee by the Bengaluru City Crime Branch after they tried to escape and even assaulted a CCB team member with a knife near BTM lake, on Monday morning. The incident happened near BTM lake, Ranka colony road as both rowdy-sheeters tried to escape and attacked a CCB staff Hanumeshi with a knife, which prompted Inspector Puneet and Keshavmoorty to fire at them in self-defence.

The accused have been identified as Satish Sedka and another as Handi Mahesh, with a long history of serious crimes. Both have been admitted in Victoria hospital. The police have also recovered a swift car from them.

Numerous cases are registered against Satish in Korammangal police station while Handi Mahesh is wanted in a murder case. (ANI)