A man was found murdered, allegedly by his relatives, at Vinoba Nagar in Shivamogga on December 29. The police identified the deceased as Arun, 26, a resident of Kashipura in the city.
Two accused hit him with lethal weapons near the vegetable market in Vinoba Nagar. The police rushed to the spot after learning about the incident and shifted him to the hospital, where he was declared dead. He is survived by his wife and child.
The police suspected it to be a murder over differences among relatives. Shivamogga Superintendent of Police G.K. Mithun Kumar told the media that two people had been taken into custody for questioning.
Published – December 30, 2025 07:54 pm IST
