Hubballi (PTI): Police opened fire on two key murder accused in Hubballi on Sunday morning, shooting them in the legs after they allegedly attacked officers and attempted to flee during a spot inspection linked to a three-day-old murder case, officials said.

The incident is related to the murder of Malik Jaan (27) who was allegedly stabbed to death by eight to ten people on Mantur Road under Bendigeri police station limits.

Police had arrested the main suspects, Balaraj alias Balu and Mohammed Hafeez along with a few others in connection with the case.

On Sunday morning, the police team took them to Mantur Road for spot inspection based on their information that their gang members often meet at a shed there.

At the spot, the accused pelted stones at the police officers in a bid to esca

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