Vijayapura: District Superintendent of Police Rishikesh Sonavan announced on Tuesday that five individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of lawyer Ravi Malinamani, who was hit by a car and dragged for two kilometres on August 8.

The accused, identified as Tulsirama Harijan, Alex Gollara, Shanmukh Anthikeri, Prakash Gollara, and Murugesha Ullagaddi, were taken into custody in relation to the heinous crime.

According to Sonavan, the murder was motivated by an old feud between the victim, Ravi Malinamani, and the accused, Tulsirama Harijan. A fight had occurred five months prior, during which Ravi had threatened to kill Tulsirama, and Alex had also threatened to kill Gollara.

The investigation revealed that the accused, fuelled by anger and a desire for revenge, collectively committed the crime. The arrest of the five individuals brings a sense of closure to the case, and further investigation is underway to ensure justice is served.