Davanagere, 28 Nov

The Karnataka Home Department has taken strong action against two Sub-Inspectors who allegedly robbed a goldsmith at gunpoint. One of the Sub-Inspector has been dismissed while the other has been suspended pending departmental inquiry. Malappa Yallappa Chippalakatti, the PSI of Hamsabhavi Police Station in Byadagi taluk in Haveri district, identified as the prime accused, has been dismissed with effect from 24 November, as he was a probationer. 

The other accused, Praveenkumar, a PSI attached to the Sagar Town Police Station in Shivamogga district, has been suspended.

The East Zone Inspector General of Police, Dr BR Ravikantegowda, said the duo, along with three others, allegedly robbed gold ornament manufacturer Vishwanath Arkasali from Karwar in the early hours of 24 November. The gang brandished a toy gun, threatened him, and robbed 78.15 grams of gold, including a gold biscuit and jewellery. The case was registered at KTJ Nagar Police Station in Davanagere.