35-year-old man dragged out, beaten to death on street by lover's family in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A 35-year-old man was beaten to death on a street in Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, allegedly by his lover’s family, who dragged him out of his home and assaulted him in broad daylight, according to his relatives.
The victim, identified as Narasimharaja, also known as Raja, had been in a relationship with Lakshmi, a widow, for over two years. On Saturday, Lakshmi visited Raja's house in Muthyalamma Nagar, where her family members barged in, dragged him outside, and began the brutal assault while bystanders watched, as reported by Deccan Herald.
When Raja’s mother attempted to intervene and stop the attack, she was allegedly assaulted by the gang as well. Unfortunately, Raja succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead upon arrival at a hospital.
Police did not arrest the suspects despite their complaint, DH wrote in its report citing his family members. They shared CCTV footage with the media on Tuesday and sought immediate action.
A senior police officer stated that the circumstances surrounding the death are still under investigation, and a case of suspicious death has been registered. Authorities are awaiting post-mortem and forensic reports before taking further action.
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TN govt reaffirms 21-yr age limit for liquor sales
Chennai (PTI): Seeking to curb rising alcohol consumption among minors in the state, the Tamil Nadu government has reinforced the legal age requirement of 21 for all liquor purchases and consumption.
The government has also ordered the closure of 717 liquor outlets across the state and warned of strict action against those who violate the new directives.
The state-owned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), the agency which holds a monopoly on sales of liquor, will be shutting 276 outlets near places of worship, 186 near educational institutions and 255 outlets near bus stations.
A senior TASMAC official on Thursday said that the staff at liquor shops have been instructed to check identity proof, including Aadhaar card, for all customers whose age is in question.
The official also said that the state government is considering a reduction in operational hours.
Currently, the liquor shops across the state operate from 12 noon to 10 pm.
"They are weighing a proposal to move the closing time to 8 pm," he added.
At present, the TASMAC operates a total of 4,765 liquor shops across the state. After the closure of 717 shops, it would come down to 4,048 outlets.
In 2025, the revenue from liquor sales stood at Rs 48,344 crore, which is the second highest after the registration department.
