Hubballi: Notorious Criminal ‘Scientist Manjya’ Arrested in Attempted Murder Case  

Hubballi: Keshwapur Police have arrested notorious criminal Manjunath Bhandari, alias "Scientist Manjya," 35, in connection with an attempted murder case. Along with him, two female accomplices, Mala and Muskan, have also been taken into custody.

According to police reports, Manjya and the two women recently attempted to murder Abdulkhad Kundagol by forcefully entering his residence in Bengeri, near the Soda Factory. Following the attack, Kundagol’s family filed an FIR against the trio at the Keshwapur Police Station.

Acting on the complaint, the police launched an investigation and successfully apprehended all three accused. Legal proceedings against them have been initiated.

Scientist Manjya is a habitual offender with a staggering 36 cases registered against him, including charges of murder, attempted murder, and violations under the RP Act, KP Act, and NDPS Act.