Rowdy-sheeter jumps from building to evade arrest
Nagaraj allegedly pushed the police personnel, obstructed them from discharging their duty, and attempted to flee from the spot. | Photo Credit: iStock A team from Bagalagunte Police Station sustained injuries while attempting to arrest a notorious rowdy-sheeter, who allegedly jumped from the first floor of an under-construction building in Soladevanahalli to evade arrest on Thursday. The accused, identified as Nagaraj, sustained serious injuries in the fall and has been admitted to hospital and is recovering. Police Sub-Inspector Pradeep Kumar C. stated in his complaint that he had recently taken charge as PSI at Bagalagunte Police Station and was investigating a case registered under the SC/ST Act and various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). As part of the investigation, the police were searching for the prime accused, Nagaraj, who was absconding. Based on credible information that he was hiding in a house under construction at Soladevanahalli, PSI Pradeep Kumar, along with ASI Srinivas and other police personnel, visited the location around 1.30 p.m. on May 21. After confirming the accused’s presence on the …









