6 armed men seen prowling in S'mogga residential area at night
The incident was recorded by surveillance cameras on Saturday night, causing distress among local inhabitants of Shivamogga's Oddinakopp area near Puttappa camp.
At approximately 1am, six individuals were observed moving near residential properties. The surveillance footage, spanning two-and-a-half-minutes, shows them walking in a single line on the streets. They were dressed in jeans and vests, with weapons visible in their waistbands.
Their faces were covered with cloth. Many of them carried torches, one wore gloves, and another carried a bag.
The group moved across the streets in Puttappa Camp Layout, which has created anxiety among residents. Tunga Town police station has launched a probe into the incident and asked residents to be aware.
Shivamogga SP GK Mithun Kumar confirmed establishing a team for the identification and pursuit of these individuals.
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