Man arrested for pointing gun at another’s chest, firing in the air

BENGALURU: A man has been arrested for pointing a pistol at another man’s chest and then firing in the air, over a financial dispute, in Suddaguntepalya police limits. The incident had occurred around 9.30 pm on September 30 and the arrested is history-sheeter Sirajuddin a.k.a. Buldu.

Sirajuddin had pointed at pistol at plywood store owner Ilyas, but when people started gathering around, he fired on shot in the air and escaped on a motorcycle. However, Ilyas had pulled down Mohammed Khurram Pasha, who was riding pillion with Sirajuddin. Ilyas and his men then brutally assaulted Pasha.

Some locals had informed the Suddaguntepalya police who have registered two cases and arrested six people including Sirajuddin and Ilyas.