Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Police Shoot Burglary Suspect in Shivamogga After Assault
A man suspected of burglary, Kalkere Manjunath, was shot by police in Shivamogga after he allegedly attacked officers with a knife during an arrest attempt.
The police were trying to arrest him for a house burglary where a vehicle and jewelry worth Rs 11.3 lakh were stolen.
The suspect has 72 cases against him, including theft and attempted murder.
During the arrest, Manjunath resisted, leading to a police officer being injured.
After warnings, police shot him in the leg to protect themselves.
Both the suspect and the injured officer are receiving medical treatment.
Police in Shivamogga shot and injured Kalkere Manjunath, a suspect in a burglary case.
The suspect allegedly attacked officers with a knife during the arrest attempt.
The suspect is wanted for numerous offenses, including theft and attempted murder, across multiple states.
The incident stemmed from a house burglary where goods worth Rs 11.3 lakh were stolen.
Both the suspect and the injured police officer are receiving medical treatment.
- Who
- Kalkere Manjunath (suspect) and police officers.
- What
- Police shot a burglary suspect during an arrest attempt after he assaulted an officer.
- When
- Friday morning
- Where
- Shivamogga
- Why
- The police were attempting to arrest the suspect, and they opened fire in self-defense after he attacked them.
Suspect's Rights
Police Conduct
Use of Force
Suspect's Rights
Argue about the shooting was excessive force and violated suspect's rights. Question whether there were other alternatives.
Police Conduct
Police state they were acting in self-defense, the suspect attacked an officer with a knife, and they had no option but to use necessary force.
- Suspect's Name
- Kalkere Manjunath
- Age of Suspect
- 47
- Location of Incident
- Shivamogga
- Charges Against Suspect
- Burglary, Theft, Attempt to Murder
- Number of Cases
- 72
- Injuries
- Suspect shot in the leg, officer wounded by knife