Bengaluru chemist murder: Suspected arms maker nabbed after police encounter
A suspected arms dealer, Syed Zeeshan, 34, linked to a pharmacist's murder in Bengaluru, was apprehended through a police encounter on Friday morning. The deceased pharmacist, Syed Suhail, was killed in August with machetes, allegedly sharpened by Zeeshan. Police suspect Zeeshan's involvement in a gang feud over Bandepalya area control.
Zeeshan, who also allegedly threw chilli powder at officers, had been sought in connection with Suhail's murder case. He was taken into custody near Somasandrapalya Lake around 12.50 am and sustained a leg injury during the encounter. The police recovered his two-wheeler and three weapons.
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