Bengaluru realtor arrested for shooting former driver in legs; four aides abscond

A 54-year-old realtor allegedly shot his former driver in the legs near the NICE Road bridge in Konanakunte on Wednesday night. The accused, Sampangi, a Gottigere resident, has been arrested, while his four associates are absconding, a senior police officer said. The injured, Srinivas, 34, alias Mental Seena, from Weavers Colony, had worked as Sampangi’s driver. Police said Sampangi fired three rounds from his licensed firearm, injuring Srinivas in the legs. Police are investigating the roles of the four associates who allegedly restrained Srinivas.