MYSURU: The accused in the rape and murder of a 9-year-old balloon seller girl, who was nabbed after a shootout, has finally been sent to jail.
Karthik was arrested by the police after the incident on the October 9 and had attempted to escape, prompting police to shoot him in the leg. Sub-Inspector Jaikirti was injured during the arrest.
Karthik has now been shifted to the Mysuru Central Prison after recovering from his injuries and will continue to receive treatment there.
