Bengaluru: A police sub-inspector was stabbed to death while a constable suffered severe injuries when two bike-borne armed thieves attacked them on Friday in Bengaluru.
The deceased SI is Jagadish and the injured constable is Venkateshmurthy.
While Jagadish died on the spot, the constable sustained severe injuries and has been admitted to Nelamangala government hospital.
It is said that after being tipped off about two notorious thieves identified as Raghu and Krishna, SI Jagadish and Venkateshmurthy had managed to corner the thieves after hot pursuit. However, in a bid to escape, the thieves launched a fatal attack on Jagadish using a shovel. The duo even snatched away Jagadish’s revolver, it is said.
Jagadish is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Senior police officers rushed to the spot and conducted a detailed probe. A massive manhunt has been launched to nab the duo who are on the run.
(Agencies)
