Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jul 10: A shootout involving the ‘Chaddi Gang’, known for their involvement in robbery, was reported as police confronted the gang members in the con Wednesday July 10.
The incident occurred on the outskirts of the city at Padu Panambur. During the site inspection, the robbers attacked the police in an attempt to escape, prompting the officers to fire in self-defense.
The suspects were apprehended in Sakleshpur the previous day and brought to Mangaluru. The arrested individuals are identified as Raju Singhania (24), Mayur (30), Bali (22), and Vicky (21), all from Madhya Pradesh.
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On Wednesday morning, during the site inspection, the robbers attacked an ASI and another officer, attempting to flee. Police commissioner Anupam Agarwal informed that the officers fired at the robbers' legs to prevent their escape.
Two police officers were injured in the incident. The injured robbers and police officers were taken to the hospital for treatment. Senior police officials visited the site following the incident.