Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, May 30: An attempt to kill a rowdy sheeter occurred on Wednesday night in front of Kulai Bar near Suratkal. Bharath Shetty, who was injured in the attack, has filed a complaint with the Suratkal police station, stating that the notorious Manoj Kodikere gang attacked him.
Bharath Shetty (32), a resident of Kodikere, is a known rowdy sheeter with murder cases registered against him in the Suratkal and Pandeshwar police stations. Formerly a member of the Manoj Kodikere gang, Bharath had a fallout with the gang leader Manoj Kodikere.
Suratkal police station (file photo)
On Wednesday night, Bharath Shetty was standing outside Kulai Bar when members of the Manoj Kodikere gang, including Chethu, Gujje Shailu, Raju Farangipet, and Kishan Kodikere, arrived in a car and attacked him with swords. During the attack, one of Bharath's fingers was severed. Realizing the danger, Bharath managed to escape from the scene.
The Suratkal police are currently investigating the incident.