Advocate Manjunath (L), Representative image (R)
BENGALURU: A rent dispute allegedly turned deadly in Bengaluru after two tenants shot their 42-year-old landlord, an advocate, in the head at his residence in Pattandur Agrahara around midnight on Sunday, police said on Monday.
An argument broke out between Manjunath and the two accused over non-payment of rent about an hour before the shooting, a senior police officer said, according to a preliminary investigation. The accused, who work as delivery boys, fled after the shooting and are yet to be arrested. The deceased has been identified as Manjunath, a resident of Pattandur Agrahara.
The advocate sustained a gunshot wound to the head and died, the officer said. The two accused allegedly fled the scene soon after opening fire.
Further investigation is underway, police said. (With agency inputs) You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news. A case has been registered at Whitefield police station, and police are making efforts to trace and arrest the suspects. Download the TOI App.