History-sheeter killed over trivial reason

BENGALURU: A history-sheeter was killed over personal rivalry at Mahadevapura in the city on late Thursday night. The history-sheeter was identified as Renukumar (24).

The accused allegedly got into an argument with Renukumar over his activities in the locality. Amid an exchange of words ensues between the two, Renukumar was stabbed with a knife.

History-sheeter Renukumar’s footwear and two-wheeler at the spot where he was stabbed to death.

It is suspected that Renukumar was murdered by a person known to him over the issue of having an affair with a woman. A case has been registered at the Mahadevapura police station and further investigation is under way.