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Karnataka HC refuses to quash attempted murder charge against man who ran over cop in Bengaluru

Karnataka HC refuses to quash attempted murder charge against man who ran over cop in Bengaluru
Image: Deccan Herald

The Karnataka High Court refused to quash proceedings, including the charge of attempted murder, against an executive in Bengaluru. The incident occurred when the man ran over a police head constable while attempting to evade a drunken-driving check. Justice M Nagaprasanna stated that the law does not countenance a motor vehicle being converted into an instrument of intimidation or violence against law enforcement.

Originally reported by Deccan Herald Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
Karnataka High CourtBengaluruCrimeDrunken DrivingAttempted Murder