Mangalore: A broad daylight incident , where two unidentified persons, claimed to be robbers, came on a bike and one of them entered the house. He threatened elderly and fired gun shots. The incident took place at at Devipura road, Talapady today.
The lady is identified as Sadhana. She was alone at home when the incident occured.
One amongst the two man entered the house and allegedly demanded gold from Sadhana and later he went on to threaten her , as she was petrified and was screaming for help. When she tried to run out of the house, he is said to have caught her and slapped her. He then said to have removed the gun and open fire.
Hearing her screams, her husband, Keshav, who was nearby to his house rushed to help her along with the neighbours.The robers saw him and other neighbours coming running towards the house , hence fled from the spot.
From sources it is learnt that the robber used a toy gun , but the neighbours claim that the sound of the gun shots were too loud like an original pistol shots.
Keshav is a retired officer of agriculture department.
Ullal police arrived at the spot, however, no case is been registered.