Bengaluru (Karnataka): The Karnataka Police opened fire at a murder accused after he attacked a policeman in Bengaluru's Byadarahalli area on Wednesday.
"Police opened fire on a person accused in a murder case in Byadarahalli area of Bengaluru, Karnataka at about 4:45 am today. Two policemen opened the fire after the accused attacked a head constable with a dagger when a police team had gone to arrest him," DCP (West), Bengaluru said in a statement.
According to reports, the murder accused Vishwa attacked head constable Manjunath with a dagger, injuring the cop in the process.
Vijayanagar ACP Nanjunde Gowda and Kamakshipally Inspector Sree Prashant opened fire on the accused for self-defence.
The accused, who received injuries in the firing, has been admitted to a hospital where he is availing treatment.
According to reports, as many as 11 cases have been registered against the accused.
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