Two police constables from Maharashtra’s Satara district were injured on Saturday evening when a notorious criminal attacked them with a knife during an attempted arrest in Shikrapur, Pune (Rural). One of the constables opened fire in self-defence, leaving the accused injured. He was later declared dead at a hospital.

The deceased, identified as Lakhan Popat Bhosale of Vadgaon Pusawale, Satara, had a history of serious crimes, including dacoity, burglary, chain-snatching, and attempted murder. He was wanted in multiple cases across Satara, Sangli, and Pune districts.

Sandeep Singh Gill, superintendent of police (Pune Rural), said, “Acting on a specific input, the Satara police located the accused along with Amol Daulappa Kere of Asgaon, Satara, near Maltan Phata, Shikrapur. At around 6.30 pm, while being chased to Bhujbal Nagar, Lakhan Bhosale attacked Constable Sujit Bhosale with a sharp weapon, injuring his chest and hand. Constable Tushar Bhosale also sustained a hand injury. In self-defence, police constable Sujit opened fire and overpowered Lakhan.”