Fri Dec 12 17:46:13 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article based on the provided text, written as if it were a report from The Hindu:
Bengaluru Businessman Injured in Suspected Airgun Attack
Bengaluru, December 12, 2025: D. Rajagopal, a 57-year-old restaurant owner from Basavanagudi, was injured on December 10th after being struck by a pellet suspected to be from an airgun. The incident occurred near Krishna Rao Park between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
According to police reports, Mr. Rajagopal was walking with a relative when he heard a sharp sound and felt a stinging pain behind his left ear, just above the neck. Realizing he had been hit, he was immediately taken to a local hospital for treatment.
“Mr. Rajagopal was taking a walk with a relative when he suddenly heard a sharp sound and immediately felt a stinging pain behind his left ear, just above the neck. Realising he may have been hit by a pellet, he was rushed to a hospital and then lodged a police complaint,” said a senior police official.
The Basavanagudi police have registered a case under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Mr. Rajagopal has been treated and discharged from the hospital.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident to confirm whether the injury was indeed caused by an airgun and to determine if the attack was deliberate. The investigation is ongoing.
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