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Lawyer Shot Dead Outside His House In Bengaluru Over Suspected Property Dispute
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News18•19-10-2026, 13:25
Lawyer Shot Dead Outside His House In Bengaluru Over Suspected Property Dispute
- •A lawyer named Manjunath was shot dead from point-blank range by two unidentified attackers outside his home in Bengaluru's Whitefield area.
- •The incident occurred on Sunday night around 11:30 pm when the suspects called him outside on the pretext of discussing an issue.
- •One of the attackers shot him in the forehead, and he died on the threshold of his house due to excessive bleeding.
- •Police suspect property disputes, rent conflicts, or a planned contract killing behind the brutal murder.
- •Four special teams have been formed by the police to nab the absconding accused and investigate the case thoroughly.
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Advocate Manjunath was shot dead by his tenants following a dispute over unpaid rent at his residence in the Pattandur Agrahara area.
Police suspect that two individuals originally from Bihar, who worked as delivery boys for Swiggy and Zomato and rented property from the victim, carried out the attack.
While a rent dispute with tenants is the primary motive, investigating officers are also examining potential property disputes, land enmity, and the possibility of a contract killing.
