Sandalwood smuggler shot at

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 17:44 [IST]

Mysore, Mar 15 (UNI) The city police shot at an alleged sandalwood smuggler, who attempted to attack the police personnel, in the city today.

Police said based on a tip-off about cutting a sandalwood tree on the premises of the Postal Training Centre here, police attempted to catch a fleeing smuggler Ravi. He opened fire at the police in an attempt to escape and the police retaliated.

Ravi was admitted to the K R Hospital and operated upon for bullet injuries.

UNI

Topics: CRIME-SANDALWOOD SMUGGLER-SHOT

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