In Benakatti village, Yaragatti taluk, Kadappa Shigarasangi (42) was brutally murdered after being lured to a party and strangled with a cloth. The murder, reportedly orchestrated by Nagappa Rainapura, was allegedly motivated by Nagappa’s infatuation with Kadappa’s wife.

Details:

  • Motive: Nagappa, who was reportedly enamored with Kadappa’s wife, allegedly paid Rs 2.5 lakh to have Kadappa killed.
  • Planning: Nagappa is said to have meticulously planned the murder, recruiting others to execute the crime.
  • Evidence: The plot was uncovered following the arrest of Lakshmana, one of the accused. CCTV footage from a petrol pump in Benakatti revealed Nagappa with Lakshmana shortly before the murder, linking them to the crime.

The case highlights the severe consequences of personal grievances and infatuations, leading to a heinous crime that has shocked the community.

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