57-year-old businessman attacked by airgun pellet in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: A businessman sustained minor injuries after being hit on the neck by pellets, suspected to have been fired from an airgun in South Bengaluru, officials said.

The injured is 57-year-old D Rajagopal, who owns bars and restaurants in Basavanagudi.

The incident occurred on December 10 near the Krishna Rao Park in Basavanagudi between 8 and 8.30 pm.

Police sources said Rajagopal was walking a relative when he heard a shot and felt pain behind his left ear, above his neck.

Rajagopal filed a complaint. An FIR was registered under sections related to the Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He received treatment at hospital.

Basavanagudi police have launched an investigation to verify whether Rajagopal was attacked and if the pellet came from an airgun.

Rajagopal stated in his complaint that, several years ago, he had been involved in two quarrels with individuals over land disputes.

Further investigation is underway.