<p>Police shot Akram around 4.25 am near a BBMP park in HMT Layout, Peenya II Stage, Bangalore North. Akram (35) began his criminal career as a small time sandalwood smuggler in his home town Shimoga-Bhadravati. He gradually shifted to vehicle lifting and later, got into kidnapping, robbery and attempt to murder. <br /><br />He earned the wrath of the city police after he fired at Dhananjaya, a police informant near Kengeri on 15 April, this year. Currently, Dhananjaya is being treated at a private hospital for bullet injuries.<br /><br />Two days later, he shot at Nanjundappa, a realtor, in Chandra Layout. After the incident, police formed teams to hunt for him.<br /><br />Bang on target<br /><br />According to the police version, in the wee hours of Wednesday, having got specific information on Akram’s movements, a CCB team led by ACP Nyamgowda, police inspectors Ashokan and Nagaraj deployed on the Ring Road. <br /><br />Fired three times<br /><br />Akram, along with an associate was spotted driving a white Hyundai Accent car. The police party gave chase in a jeep. Once the police jeep came in front and stopped his car, Akram got out, took out a revolver and fired three times at the police team. <br /><br />One of the three bullets hit the ACP who was wearing a bullet proof jacket while another hit the jeep’s windshield.<br /><br />Inspector Nagaraj ordered Akram to cease fire and surrender. But since Akram refused to desist, Nagaraj took out his service revolver fired once. The bullet entered Akram's forehead.<br /><br />In the melee, Akram's associate who was seated next to the driver’s seat, managed to escape.<br /><br />Family of offenders<br /><br />According to the police, Akram, his five brothers and father Syed Rasheed were into criminal activities. One brother, who is settled in Germany was leading a lawful life. Syed Rasheed, Akram's father, hails from Anwar Colony in Bhadravathi. The family later shifted to Tippu Nagar in Shimoga. <br /><br />Even as a teenager, Akram went astray. Local residents were scared of Akram and his associates, who would harass even ordinary people walking home carrying vegetable bags.<br /><br />Akram and his brothers were good dancers. During local fairs, they used to dance on the stage and earn a few pennies. But even there, they used to intimidate people and walk away with their valuables. At one point, Akram kidnapped his uncle and released him after snatching the property.</p>
<p>Police shot Akram around 4.25 am near a BBMP park in HMT Layout, Peenya II Stage, Bangalore North. Akram (35) began his criminal career as a small time sandalwood smuggler in his home town Shimoga-Bhadravati. He gradually shifted to vehicle lifting and later, got into kidnapping, robbery and attempt to murder. <br /><br />He earned the wrath of the city police after he fired at Dhananjaya, a police informant near Kengeri on 15 April, this year. Currently, Dhananjaya is being treated at a private hospital for bullet injuries.<br /><br />Two days later, he shot at Nanjundappa, a realtor, in Chandra Layout. After the incident, police formed teams to hunt for him.<br /><br />Bang on target<br /><br />According to the police version, in the wee hours of Wednesday, having got specific information on Akram’s movements, a CCB team led by ACP Nyamgowda, police inspectors Ashokan and Nagaraj deployed on the Ring Road. <br /><br />Fired three times<br /><br />Akram, along with an associate was spotted driving a white Hyundai Accent car. The police party gave chase in a jeep. Once the police jeep came in front and stopped his car, Akram got out, took out a revolver and fired three times at the police team. <br /><br />One of the three bullets hit the ACP who was wearing a bullet proof jacket while another hit the jeep’s windshield.<br /><br />Inspector Nagaraj ordered Akram to cease fire and surrender. But since Akram refused to desist, Nagaraj took out his service revolver fired once. The bullet entered Akram's forehead.<br /><br />In the melee, Akram's associate who was seated next to the driver’s seat, managed to escape.<br /><br />Family of offenders<br /><br />According to the police, Akram, his five brothers and father Syed Rasheed were into criminal activities. One brother, who is settled in Germany was leading a lawful life. Syed Rasheed, Akram's father, hails from Anwar Colony in Bhadravathi. The family later shifted to Tippu Nagar in Shimoga. <br /><br />Even as a teenager, Akram went astray. Local residents were scared of Akram and his associates, who would harass even ordinary people walking home carrying vegetable bags.<br /><br />Akram and his brothers were good dancers. During local fairs, they used to dance on the stage and earn a few pennies. But even there, they used to intimidate people and walk away with their valuables. At one point, Akram kidnapped his uncle and released him after snatching the property.</p>
