Mangalore: Urwa murder - Varun (19) was killed on birthday

Daijiworld Media Network- Mangalore (DV)

Updated: May 23

Mangalore, May 23: Sanjay alias Varun (19) who was stabbed to death in broad daylight on Thursday May 22 near Kudru Kallurti Temple, Urwa, was preparing to celebrate his birthday on the same day, before he met a tragic end.

Son of Jagadish alias Talwar Jagga of Boloor, Varun was allegedly murdered by Ashu alias Ashrith, a resident of Urwa Hoigebail Long Lane. Petty fights and continued grudge for the past one month are said to have led to the murder.

It is said that on Thursday May 22, Ashrith knew that Varun would be celebrating his birthday. Varun had decided to invite his friend Mahesh for the celebrations; hence Varun, along with another friend Rajesh at around 2 pm went by bike to pick Mahesh from his residence near Hoigebail Modern rice mill located close to the Kallurti Temple.

Sources said that while Varun was standing near the temple, Ashrith too arrived in his motor bike and began a quarrel with Varun. Meanwhile, four other youths also joined in the fight. As the fight snowballed into a full-fledged brawl and Ashrith allegedly stabbed Varun in the head, forehead, neck and stomach with a knife. Varun who was severely injured, collapsed immediately. Ashrith and the rest then fled the spot.

Rajesh who was with Varun informed people in the nearby houses. An auto driver who had come for lunch called the police. The police who came after 15 minutes to the spot admitted Varun to hospital, but he could not be saved.

The accused Ashrith is the son of former corporator Bajelakeri Kamalaksha. Urwa police inspector Ramachandra Maledevar, CCB inspector Valentine D'Souza, Barka police sub inspector Mohammed Shareef and the canine Squad rushed to the spot.

Urwa police have registered the case.

A month ago, Ashrith had allegedly injured Varun's friends Jayaprakash and Chinna with lighted cigarettes at Parota Centre at Kudroli. They had informed this to Varun. It is alleged that when Varun confronted Ashrith for harming his friends, he threatened Varun with death.

Also, sources said that both Varun and Ashrith were into drugs, cigarette smoking and alcohol. Though the police had warned them, they had not given up their habits. Police also said that on several occasions the boys' parents too supported their children in these issues.

Earlier Report: May 22

Mangalore: Youth murdered in broad daylight at Urwa

Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje / Brijesh Garodi
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

Mangalore, May 22: A youth was stabbed to death in broad daylight near Kudru Kallurti Temple at Urwa here on Thursday May 22.

The deceased has been identified as Sanjay alias Varun, son of Jagadish (Talwar Jagga).

Police sources said that the murder was committed by a youth identified as Ashrith (18), son of a former corporator.

It is said that Sanjay was chased by Ashrith along with four or five others and stabbed to death with knives.

The motive behind the murder is yet to be ascertained.

The body has been shifted to AJ hospital.

Urwa police arrived at the spot and investigations are on.