Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Police Shoot Robbers in Dharwad Following Bike Theft Attempt
Police in Dharwad, India, shot two suspected robbers after they tried to run away.
It started when they were trying to steal a bike from someone.
One of the robbers, Hussainsab Kanavalli, who is known for committing thefts, was caught.
He then ran away while being taken to find other suspects, and the police had to shoot at two more robbers when they tried to escape.
The police are now investigating how the robbers planned their crimes using Instagram and are looking for Kanavalli.
Police shot two suspected robbers in Dharwad after a bike theft attempt.
The incident occurred when police were apprehending a suspect, who then escaped and led them to other suspects.
The initial suspect, Hussainsab Kanavalli, is wanted in over 35 theft cases across multiple states.
The robbers used Instagram messages to plan their operations, evading phone surveillance.
Police are investigating the case and searching for the escaped suspect.
- Who
- Police officers and three robbery suspects: Hussainsab Kanavalli, Vijay Annigeri, and Muzammil Saudagar.
- What
- Police shot two suspected robbers during an attempted escape after a bike theft.
- When
- The incident occurred on Thursday in the wee hours after an initial bike theft attempt on Wednesday night.
- Where
- Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- Police shot the suspects in self-defense during an escape attempt.
- Location
- Dharwad, Karnataka
- Incident
- Robbery/Shooting
- Suspects Shot
- 2
- Initial Suspect
- Hussainsab Kanavalli
- Kanavalli's Cases
- Wanted in over 35 theft cases
- Injured
- Police officers