Karnataka: Rape Suspect Shot in Leg While Attempting to Flee Police Custody
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Synopsis
A rape suspect in Karnataka's Ballary district was shot in the leg while trying to escape police custody during a crime scene recreation. The accused, identified as Manjunath, had assaulted an officer during the attempt. The incident comes amid serious allegations against him involving a minor.
Key Takeaways
- Manjunath, a 26-year-old suspect, was shot in the leg while attempting to escape.
- The incident occurred during a police-led recreation of the crime scene.
- He was arrested following a serious complaint of rape.
- The victim sustained severe injuries and underwent surgery.
- Police have charged him under the POCSO Act.
Ballary, Jan 16 (NationPress) A suspect in a rape case, who attempted to flee from police custody while being led to the crime scene for documentation, was shot in the leg in Torangal town, located in Karnataka's Ballary district on Thursday.
As per police reports, the suspect engaged in a violent confrontation with officers while being escorted to the scene for a mahajar (a process of documenting crime scene investigation details).
The individual has been identified as 26-year-old Manjunath, hailing from Kamalapura in Vijayanagara district.
The alleged rape occurred on Monday, prompting police to establish three teams for rapid response. Manjunath was eventually apprehended in Hulagi, located in Koppal district.
During the transport to the crime site for investigative purposes, he assaulted police constable Raghupathy and attempted to flee.
In response, Police Sub-Inspector Dakesh discharged his weapon, injuring the suspect in his right leg. He has since been taken to VIMS Hospital for treatment.
On January 13, while under the influence, the accused lured a minor girl and sexually assaulted her. Manjunath had been monitoring the girl and seized the opportunity when she was playing outside her residence. This entire act was recorded by CCTV.
The young victim sustained serious internal injuries and significant bleeding. Upon discovery, locals transported her to a government hospital, where doctors performed surgery. Authorities have filed a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Thankfully, the child is now stable and out of danger.
In a related note, an incident involving the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl was reported on the same day in Bengaluru. The crime took place while the girl's father was at work and her mother had gone to collect firewood from the fourth floor.
The perpetrator, a mason, attacked the victim while she was alone, committing the crime in an intoxicated state. He has been identified as 25-year-old Abhisheik Kumar from Bihar and has been arrested.
