Shootout inside Vijayapura court: Gunman opens fire at rowdy-sheeter

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August 8, 2017

Vijayapura, Aug 8: In a shocking incident, a notorious criminal facing several charges, was shot at by an unknown assailant inside the district court premises in broad daylight in the city on Tuesday.

According to the police, around 10.30 a.m. when Bagappa Harijan (40) came to the court for a hearing of his cases, the assailant shot five rounds at him. They said that Harijan, who was out on bail, came to the court in a private vehicle with his supporters.

An accused in multiple criminal cases, including murder, extortion, kidnap and illegal possession of weapons, Harijan is related to Chandappa Harijan, a notorious gangster from Indi taluk who was killed in an encounter in 2001.

According to eyewitnesses, when Harijan got off his vehicle, a youth waiting near the two-wheeler parking area inside the court premises started shooting at him.

Harijan was shifted to BLDE Hospital here where he underwent a surgery. Sources in the hospital said that his condition was critical and three bullets had been removed surgically.

Superintendent of Police Kuldeep Jain, who visited the spot, told reporters that a special team had been formed to track the attacker. He also suspected personal rivalry to be the reason behind the attack.

Meanwhile, the District Bar Association has demanded the district administration to provide adequate security to the court premises and install CCTV cameras. The association said that though they had submitted several proposals in this regard, no action had been taken.

The association has now decided to boycott the court proceedings on Wednesday to protest against the failure of the district administration to provide security in the court.

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Mangaluru: 32-year-old Karthik Bhat ends life after brutally killing wife and child

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November 10,2024

Mangaluru: A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in the quiet Bellayuru village on the outskirts of Mangaluru as a man’s life ended on a railway track following an apparent double murder. Authorities from the Mulki police station identified the man as Karthik Bhat, 32, whose lifeless body was discovered on the tracks with his head positioned on the rail, indicating a tragic suicide.

Nearby, police recovered keys to a scooter and a house, which eventually led them to uncover a series of chilling events. Following the trail, officers located Bhat’s scooter parked near Mahammayi Temple. Inside the vehicle, they found documents confirming his identity, including an RC, insurance papers, and his driving license.

Their search continued to Bhat's home in Pakshikere, Kemral village, where they discovered a locked room. With the keys retrieved from the tracks, police unlocked the door, only to be confronted by a horrifying sight. The bodies of Priyanka (28) and her young son Hriday (4) lay in a pool of blood, pointing to a brutal murder that occurred just hours before Bhat’s suicide.

Initial investigations suggest Bhat, beleaguered by ongoing family disputes, committed the murders of his wife and son on the evening of November 8 before tragically ending his own life. A death note found in his diary hinted at his mental state and tragic intentions.

Priyanka’s family, residing in Shivamogga, was informed of the incident. The couple, married for six years, now leaves behind grieving relatives and unanswered questions. Police have initiated formal proceedings, collecting statements from family members as they continue their investigation into the tragic sequence of events.

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