The rowdy-sheeter, who suffered serious injuries in a police firing in Chikkamagaluru, has undergone surgery in a Bengaluru hospital.
M.K. Purnesh, 32, was arrested by Balehonnur Police after he was shot on October 30. Purnesh facing many charges, was absconding in an attempt to murder. The police went to Magalu that day after learning about his whereabouts.
According to the police, Balehonnur PSI Dileep Kumar shot at Purnesh as the accused attacked police constable Manjunath with a knife, in an attempt to escape.
