The commandoes of the Garuda Force (Anti-Terror Squad), leading the operation have neutralised Vishwanath, the gunman locked-up in the room a few minutes ago.

After failing to convince him to give up arms and surrender, commandoes reportedly shot at him through the window of the room and injured him, before entering the room and overpowering him.

Commissioner N.S. Megharik told The Hindu that in an attempt to neutralise the gunman, he was injured and his condition was critical. An ambulance was rushed to the spot and the gunman rushed out to another ward.