Two young men were brutally murdered in a suspected revenge attack in Kannur village, Vijayapura taluk, police said on Monday.
The victims have been identified as Sagar Belundagi (25) and Isahak Khureshi (24). Police sources said the assailants fled the scene immediately after committing the crime on Sunday.
Revenge suspected over old enmity
Preliminary investigations indicate that the killings were a result of previous enmity. Sagar and Isahak had allegedly assaulted a man, Iranagouda of Tammur village, two years ago. Iranagouda later succumbed to his injuries after receiving treatment, police said.
Authorities suspect that the duo was targeted to avenge Iranagouda’s death.
Police action
The Vijayapura Rural Police visited the crime scene for inspection. A case has been registered, and search operations are underway to trace the culprits.
Police have appealed to local residents to come forward with any information that could help identify the attackers.