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Petrol Bunk Owner Held After Firing in Vijayapura

Petrol Bunk Owner Held After Firing in Vijayapura
Quarrel at Petrol Bunk Ends in Firing, Owner Held in Vijayapura · deccanchronicle.com

A disagreement happened at a petrol station in Mattihal village on Sunday.

The station owner, Sangappa Poojary, allegedly used his licensed pistol during the argument.

Two men, Sukhadev Chalawadi and Raju Chalawadi, were involved in the quarrel.

Sukhadev was hurt by the firing.

He was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Police arrested Poojary after the incident.

A forensic evidence team visited the petrol station.

Police are still investigating what happened.

Key facts

Accused
Sangappa Poojary, 48, the petrol bunk owner
Weapon
A licensed pistol
Injured
Sukhadev Chalawadi
Other person involved
Raju Chalawadi
Police action
Poojary was arrested
Investigation
The SOCO team collected evidence from the scene

Quotes

Laxman Nimbargi

Vijayapura district Superintendent of Police

“The petrol bunk owner allegedly fired rounds from his licensed pistol, resulting in Sukhadev sustaining injuries. He has been shifted to the hospital for treatment.”
deccanchronicle.com

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