<p>A few people attempted to steal bags of ginger from a lorry parked by the roadside, in Hudikeri, on Saturday night.</p>.<p>However, the police who arrived on time busted the attempt. Seeing the cops arrive, the accused fled from the spot.</p>.<p>Ginger trader Shamir had purchased ginger worth Rs 1.20 lakh from Thimmaiah of Hudikeri. The lorry was loaded with ginger and was parked near Hudikeri Road on Saturday night.</p>.<p>The vehicle was set to travel to Andhra Pradesh the next morning. The driver and the cleaner of the lorry had slept in the vehicle.</p>.<p>At around 2.10 am, three people armed with sickles, knives and wooden logs had arrived to steal the bags. </p>.<p>When he came to know about the foul play, the driver informed owner Shamir and Mehroof of Gonikoppa over a phone, who in turn dialled 112.</p>.<p>At the same time, Hudikeri Gram Panchayat president Chandrapraksh, leaders Chekkera Vasu Kuttappa and Changulanda Suraj arrived at the spot, after coming to know about the incident.</p>.<p>The police seized five bags of ginger placed by the accused near the market. </p>.<p>A case has been registered.</p>
<p>A few people attempted to steal bags of ginger from a lorry parked by the roadside, in Hudikeri, on Saturday night.</p>.<p>However, the police who arrived on time busted the attempt. Seeing the cops arrive, the accused fled from the spot.</p>.<p>Ginger trader Shamir had purchased ginger worth Rs 1.20 lakh from Thimmaiah of Hudikeri. The lorry was loaded with ginger and was parked near Hudikeri Road on Saturday night.</p>.<p>The vehicle was set to travel to Andhra Pradesh the next morning. The driver and the cleaner of the lorry had slept in the vehicle.</p>.<p>At around 2.10 am, three people armed with sickles, knives and wooden logs had arrived to steal the bags. </p>.<p>When he came to know about the foul play, the driver informed owner Shamir and Mehroof of Gonikoppa over a phone, who in turn dialled 112.</p>.<p>At the same time, Hudikeri Gram Panchayat president Chandrapraksh, leaders Chekkera Vasu Kuttappa and Changulanda Suraj arrived at the spot, after coming to know about the incident.</p>.<p>The police seized five bags of ginger placed by the accused near the market. </p>.<p>A case has been registered.</p>
