Hubballi: A 35-year-old man was hacked to death in broad daylight in Shirur Park, a prominent area of Vidyanagar, on Friday, with police suspecting that the murder was the result of an old rivalry.
The deceased has been identified as Dadaphir Udaykar, a resident of Boganurkoppa in Kalaghatagi taluk.
According to preliminary information, two persons allegedly chased Udaykar in an autorickshaw, intercepted his motorcycle on a main road in Shirur Park and attacked him with sharp weapons.
The incident, which occurred in a busy locality, was reportedly captured on CCTV cameras. Police have launched an investigation and are making efforts to trace and arrest the accused.
Attack allegedly linked to old rivalry
Police sources said the preliminary investigation pointed to an old rivalry as the possible motive behind the murder.
According to investigators, the two accused allegedly followed Udaykar in an autorickshaw before waylaying him on the road.
They then allegedly attacked him with sharp weapons, resulting in his death.
The attack took place in broad daylight, causing concern among residents and commuters in the area.
Senior police officials said further investigation was under way to establish the exact circumstances that led to the crime and determine the sequence of events.
CCTV footage to aid investigation
The entire incident was reportedly captured on CCTV cameras installed in and around the area.
Police are examining the available footage and other evidence as part of the investigation.
The CCTV recordings are expected to help investigators identify the accused and track their movements before and after the crime.
A senior police officer associated with the Vidyanagar police station said the preliminary probe had indicated that the murder was connected to an old rivalry.
Police teams have initiated efforts to locate the two suspects based on the evidence gathered so far.
Video of incident circulates on social media
A video showing the violent incident has reportedly gone viral on social media and messaging platforms.
Police have urged people to avoid sharing disturbing footage of violent crimes.
The circulation of such videos can cause distress to the victim’s family and the public, while also affecting the dignity of those involved.
Investigators are focusing on collecting and verifying all available digital and physical evidence related to the incident.
Police launch search for accused
The Vidyanagar police have registered a case and begun efforts to trace the accused persons.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage and gathering information from witnesses to establish the movements of the suspects.
Police are also looking into the alleged previous rivalry between the victim and the accused to determine the exact motive behind the attack.
Further details regarding the identity of the accused and the circumstances leading to the murder are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
The daylight killing in a prominent locality has once again raised concerns over violent crimes in public spaces, with the police continuing their efforts to apprehend those responsible.