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In a peculiar operation, the Hulimavu constabulary arrested 1 of the 3 accused progressive successful the battle connected a Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) autobus operator and seized a two-wheeler allegedly utilized successful the crime.
The accused, Abdul Shoib, 26, a motorcycle mechanic, went connected the tally soon aft the video went viral connected societal media. The police, with the assistance of method evidence, tracked him down.
According to the police, the incidental occurred connected May 12, astir 2.30 p.m. erstwhile a BMTC autobus travelling from Banashankari to Bannerghatta was intercepted adjacent Gottigere connected Bannerghatta Main Road by 3 men riding a two-wheeler implicit an alleged overtaking dispute.
The accused allegedly blocked the bus, abused the operator successful filthy connection connected a nationalist road, brandished deadly weapons and assaulted him. A video of the incidental aboriginal went viral connected societal media, pursuing which the Hulimavu Police Station registered a suo motu case.
During the investigation, the constabulary formed 3 peculiar teams to hint the accused. On May 17, 1 of the accused was apprehended adjacent Tippu Circle successful Bilvaradahalli. The constabulary besides seized a spanner and the two-wheeler allegedly utilized successful the assault.
During the interrogation, the accused reportedly confessed to assaulting the BMTC operator on with his 2 associates utilizing deadly weapons.
The accused was produced earlier the tribunal connected May 18 and was remanded successful judicial custody. The constabulary said the remaining 2 accused are absconding and efforts are nether mode to hint and apprehension them.
