JOIN USPolice 'encounter' rowdy Akram
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.
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.
Two days later, he shot at Nanjundappa, a realtor, in Chandra Layout. After the incident, police formed teams to hunt for him.
Bang on target
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.
Fired three times
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.
One of the three bullets hit the ACP who was wearing a bullet proof jacket while another hit the jeep’s windshield.
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.
In the melee, Akram's associate who was seated next to the driver’s seat, managed to escape.
Family of offenders
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.
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.
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.