Man kills brother, sister-in-law; commits suicide
Madikeri: A man shot dead his brother and sister-in-law before he shot himself at Kiggalu near Murnad near Madikeri on Saturday.
Utthappa Tammayya (65), a native of Kiggalu village shot his brother Devaiah (66) and his sister-in-law Prema Dechamma (53). Uttappa was taken to Madikeri district hospital but due to the ineffective treatment, he died.
It is learnt that the murders took place over a property dispute.
Madikeri Rural Police visited the spot and conducted the investigation.
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Truck driver dies by sucide after drunk driving notice in Bengaluru, probe on
Bengaluru (PTI): A truck driver allegedly died by suicide after testing positive for drunk driving during a routine police inspection, police said on Sunday.
On Saturday around 11 pm, the traffic police intercepted a Tamil Nadu-registered truck near the Outer Ring Road (ORR) under J P Nagar police station limits for checking.
The driver tested positive for drunk driving, following which the vehicle was impounded, and a notice was issued to him, officials said.
On Sunday morning, police received information that the driver of the same truck had hung himself.
A detailed investigation will look into all angles, police said adding that the deceased person’s family has been informed.
"They said CCTV and body-worn camera footage show the driver was in good condition while leaving after receiving the notice," he added.
