Late underworld don N Muthappa Rai’s son was allegedly shot at by unidentified assailants in Karnataka. Ricky was travelling from Bidadi to Bengaluru in his car when he was shot at. 

According to PTI, the police on Saturday informed that Ricky Rai was allegedly shot at near his residence in Bidadi, Ramanagara district, and is currently being treated at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru.

The shooting incident was reported to have occurred between 1 am to 1:30 am on Friday. 

#WATCH | Ramanagara, Karnataka: Ricky Rai, son of late gangster and founder of pro-Kannada organisation Jaya Karnataka, Muthappa Rai, was shot at by unidentified assailants near his residence in Bidadi, Ramanagara district, at around 1:30 am today. He has been referred to… pic.twitter.com/925gBzAka2
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Further, PTI reported that according to the police, some unidentified people allegedly opened fire, and a bullet struck the vehicle. Ricky was sitting in the rear, with his gunman, when the bullet pierced through the driver’s seat. In the incident, Ricky and the driver of his car were both injured. 

A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway with efforts to arrest the suspects.

As per ANI, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara also informed that Ricky has not suffered any serious injuries and the reason behind the attack is yet to be determined. 

He said, “The concerned police officer has been directed to provide further details. At present, Ricky Rai has not suffered any serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bengaluru. The reason behind the gun attack is yet to be ascertained. The police are investigating.” 

(with agencies’ inputs)