Bengaluru: A 27-year-old man, identified as Keerthi, has been arrested by the Bengaluru police for allegedly stabbing his 52-year-old neighbour, Murthy, to death following a heated argument. The incident occurred on Sunday night in Sonnenahalli, under the Jnana Bharati Police Station limits.

According to reports, both Keerthi and Murthy were inebriated after attending a dinner hosted by Murthy's brother as part of Pitru Paksha rituals. The argument allegedly started when Murthy accidentally stepped on Keerthi’s foot. The situation escalated, and Keerthi, in a fit of anger, took out a knife and stabbed Murthy fatally.

The police have confirmed that Keerthi had purchased the knife online. They have registered a case of murder and taken Keerthi into custody.

Sources indicate that Keerthi and Murthy had previous disputes, particularly over financial matters.

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Mangaluru, Oct 1: BJP on Tuesday announced the candidature of Kishore Kumar Puttur for by-election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from Dakshina Kannada Local Authorities' Constituency.

The bypoll, necessitated following the election of former minister and senior BJP leader Kota Srinivasa Poojary to Lok Sabha, will be held on October 21.

The ruling Congress is yet to announce its nominee.

Congratulating Puttur, state BJP President B Y Vijayendra said: "Bharatiya Janata Party has always emphasised on social justice. In this regard, by selecting Kishore Kumar Puttur, who belongs to the most backward community, as a candidate, the party leaders have shown commitment to social justice and political representation for the underprivileged communities...."

The last date for filing nominations is October 3, and scrutiny will take place on October 4. October 7 will be the last date for withdrawal of nominations.

Votes will be counted on October 24.

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