Rowdy-sheeter jumps from building to evade arrest

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 terrace of the building, the police team approached him and identified themselves. However, Nagaraj allegedly pushed the police personnel, obstructed them from discharging their duty, and attempted to flee from the spot.

During the escape attempt, the accused reportedly jumped from the first floor of the building and sustained severe injuries. PSI Srinivas also suffered injuries during the scuffle, the police said.

The accused was later secured and shifted to the hospital for treatment. Medical reports confirmed that he suffered compression injuries due to the fall. The police are waiting for his recovery to arrest him.

A fresh case has been registered against Nagaraj at Soladevanahalli Police Station for assaulting and obstructing police officers while they were discharging official duty.