Murder and rape accused shot in leg by Kittur police

Quick Summary

• Kittur police in Belagavi district, Karnataka, shot a rape and murder accused in the leg on August 30 after he attempted too escape.
• The incident occurred at around 6 a.m. on the outskirts of Kittur when the police went to arrest him.
• Superintendent of Police Bhimashankar Guled stated that the accused, Ramesh Kilari, attacked Constable Sharif Dafedar with a knife during his attempt to flee.
• In response, Sub-Inspector (PSI) Praveen fired a warning shot before shooting Kilari in the leg as he continued attacking other police officers.
• Both Ramesh Kilari and Constable Sharif Dafedar were taken for medical treatment at Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences.
• The accused has an extensive criminal history involving 4 dacoity cases, 1 robbery case, 1 gang rape case, an arms-related case, and other offenses.
• Five non-bailable warrants had previously been issued against him but were not executed.

Indian Opinion analysis
this event demonstrates decisive police action during potentially life-threatening situations while attempting to enforce multiple serious legal charges against a habitual offender. The injuries sustained by both personnel and suspect highlight security risks officers face in confronting violent suspects with lengthy criminal records. While shooting incidents should typically be subject to internal review to ensure adherence to protocol and proportionality of response, such actions might potentially be necessary when faced with immediate threats to law enforcement personnel or public safety.

The incident also underscores challenges within India’s law enforcement system regarding tracking fugitives tied to non-bailable warrants-an area that may require administrative strengthening or digitization for improved efficacy in executing warrants promptly.

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