Bengaluru: Alliance University’s former Vice Chancellor Dr. Ayyappa Dore (52) was on Tuesday night murdered when he was reportedly walking near his house here in RT Nagar.

The incident took place in the RT Nagar Police Station limits.

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao visited the crime spot and ordered investigation into the matter. The police have registered a case and further investigations are underway.

More details awaited.

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Mullanpur (PTI): Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets in their Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday.

Invited to bat, opener Prabhsimran Singh scored 59 up front while Marcus Stoinis provided the final flourish with an unbeaten 62 off 22 balls as Punjab Kings posted 222 for 4.

The Royals then put up a collective batting effort to overhaul the target with four balls to spare.

Earlier, leg spinner Yash Punja picked up two wickets for the visitors.

Brief Scores:

Punjab Kings: 222 for 4 in 20 overs (Prabhsimran Singh 59, Marcus Stoinis 62 not out; Yash Punja 2/41).

Rajasthan Royals: 228 for 4 in 19.2 overs (Yashasvi Jasiwal 51, Donovan Ferreira 52 not out; Yuzvendra Chahal 3/36)