Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru, Jan 22: A man was murdered near the church at Tannirbavi here on Monday, January 22.
The deceased has been identified as Shivaraj (45) from Bengre.
As per details available, Shivaraj is the brother of rowdy-sheeter Bharatesh. Shivaraj was murdered to settle scores with Bharatesh, it is believed.
Shivaraj was murdered at around 5 in the morning on the terrace of his house near the church. It is said that three unidentified persons came to Shivaraj's house and killed him while he was sleeping.
Bharatesh is a suspect in Bejai Raja murder.
The body has been shifted to hospital for post-mortem.
The police have already taken one person into custody for questioning.
Further investigations are on.