Mandya: Sources within the JDS indicate that there is a strong likelihood of Kumaraswamy contesting from Mandya in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

It appears that Kumaraswamy is being considered as a replacement for CS Puttaraju. Reportedly, Kumaraswamy enjoys greater support among party members, and his candidacy is believed to be more advantageous for the party.

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Comparatively, Kumaraswamy is seen as a stronger contender against the Congress candidate. Speculation within the JDS suggests that this move could bolster the party's presence in Old Mysore.

As of now, CS Puttaraju's candidacy has not been officially confirmed for the Lok Sabha elections.

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Shivamogga: A 38-year-old rowdy sheeter, Rajesh Shetty, was hacked to death in broad daylight by a group of assailants near Bomanakatte on Saturday here.

The attack occurred around 1 PM near a garage close to Marammanagudi on the old Bommanakatte main road.

Sources suggest that the murder was motivated by an old grudge. Rajesh Shetty, a rowdy sheeter listed at the Vinoba Nagar police station with seven cases against him, reportedly died on the spot due to the severity of the assault.

Additional Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar Bhooma Reddy and officers from the Vinoba Nagar police station visited the crime scene and initiated an investigation.

District Defense Officer GK Mithun Kumar informed the media that three special teams have been formed to track down the culprits. He stated, "We have obtained information about the accused, and preliminary findings indicate that the killing was driven by personal reasons."

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