Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Bengaluru: Kidnap-Murder Accused Shot After Attacking Police
A man who was wanted for kidnapping and killing people was shot by the police.
He was arrested because he was suspected of these crimes.
While the police were showing him where something happened, he reportedly attacked an officer.
The police first fired warning shots, and then shot the man in the legs to stop him.
This man was accused of killing at least two people, and police believe he made money through business dealings and lending money to others.
A man accused of multiple kidnap and murder cases, Ravi Prasad Reddy, was shot by Bengaluru police.
The incident occurred during a late-night encounter near Bommasandra crematorium on Saturday.
Reddy was wanted for the abduction and murder of businessman Balappa Reddy on November 6.
He was also linked to the murder of Madesh on November 4, reportedly due to financial disputes.
Police stated Reddy attacked a Head Constable during a spot inspection, leading to the shooting.
- Who
- Ravi Prasad Reddy, an accused in multiple kidnap and murder cases, and Hebbagodi Police
- What
- Ravi Prasad Reddy was shot in both legs during a police encounter after he allegedly attacked a police officer.
- When
- Saturday night, around 10:30 pm
- Where
- Near Bommasandra crematorium in Bengaluru
- Why
- Reddy was wanted for the abduction and murder of businessman Balappa Reddy and another murder of Madesh. During a spot inspection after his arrest, he allegedly attacked a police officer, leading to the shooting.
- Accused Name
- Ravi Prasad Reddy
- Accused Origin
- Gorantla village, Andhra Pradesh
- Incident Location
- Near Bommasandra crematorium, Bengaluru
- Incident Date & Time
- Saturday, around 10:30 pm
- Victim 1 Name
- Balappa Reddy
- Victim 1 Kidnap Date
- November 6
- Victim 2 Name
- Madesh
- Victim 2 Murder Date
- November 4