Group of men hacks rowdy-sheeter’s associate to death in Mysuru using lethal weapons
Mysuru: A 38-year-old man was assaulted by a group of five men using lethal weapons in broad daylight, near the venue of an exhibition in the city, at around 11:30 am on Tuesday, resulting in his death within a few minutes.
The victim has been identified as Venkatesh, also called Gilki, of Kyatamaranahalli. Sources have said that he was a close associate of rowdy-sheeter Kyatamaranahalli Karthik, who was murdered earlier, and had been managing Karthik’s business since then. Police suspect old enmity to have been the reason for the murder.
Venkatesh reportedly was traveling in a car when the five men stopped him and threw chilli powder in his eyes before attacking with lethal weapons. Venkatesh is learned to have rushed out of his car and attempted to escape, but died on the spot due to intense bleeding due to the earlier attack.
The entire crime scene has been recorded in a CCTV camera installed at a nearby shop, sources have said.
Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar and DCPs Sundar Raj and Bindumani arrived at the crime spot and held an inspection.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
