Bengaluru: Notorious criminal Bonda Manja arrested

Bengaluru: Notorious criminal Bonda Manja, accused in a murder case in the Byadarahalli area of Bengaluru was arrested on Wednesday, November 18 by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) team of the Karnataka Police.

There are at least 15 cases, including five in pending registered against Manja.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Bengaluru, the police opened fire on Manja after he attacked the head constable with a dagger.

“A police team had gone to arrest him early around 4:45 am today. When head constable Manjunath attempted to arrest him, Manja attacked with a dagger and injured him on the left shoulder. In retaliation, two policemen opened fire,” the DCP said.