Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Petrol Bunk Owner Held After Firing in Vijayapura
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.
A quarrel at a petrol bunk in Mattihal village ended in firing on Sunday.
Owner Sangappa Poojary allegedly fired his licensed pistol during an argument.
Sukhadev Chalawadi was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police arrested Poojary following the incident.
The SOCO team collected evidence, while the investigation continues.
- Who
- Petrol bunk owner Sangappa Poojary allegedly fired at Sukhadev Chalawadi and Raju Chalawadi; police arrested Poojary.
- What
- A quarrel at a petrol bunk ended in alleged firing, injuring Sukhadev Chalawadi.
- When
- Sunday; the specific date was not stated.
- Where
- A petrol bunk in Mattihal village under Kolhar police station limits, Vijayapura district.
- Why
- The firing allegedly followed an argument over an unspecified issue.
- 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