Shivamogga police shot at a person wanted in a robbery case on Tuesday. The police action came within hours after Shahid Qureshi allegedly escaped after assaulting two policemen with a knife.
Qureshi suffered bullet injuries on his right leg. He has been admitted to Mc Gann Hospital.
As he escaped after the knife attack, the polic were after him. Acting on a tip-off, they reached the place where he was hiding. Qureshi allegedly tried to escape again by attempting to hit the police with a machete. The police opened fire for their safety and took him into custody.
