Rowdy sheeter jumps bail, held

Mangaluru: City police arrested a rowdy sheeter for jumping bail and other crimes here on Thursday.
The arrested is Shameer Katipalla, 31, a member of the infamous Target gang and one of the accused in the Derlakatte rape case. Police said Shameer, who was arrested for assaulting police personnel and involved in many other crimes, was out of jail six months ago.
Police said shameer was out of the crime world for a brief period and resumed his old habits a few days ago. He was booked for dacoity and robbery in Panambur. He alsong with four others involved in crime and some of his accomplices were arrested a few days ago.
Police added that Shameer was not attending court proceeding and there were court warrants against him.