Karnataka: Man Killed Over INR 10 Dispute at Petrol Pump in Raichur, 6 Arrested
A 42-year-old man, Meghnath, was allegedly beaten to death after a dispute over INR 10 at a petrol pump near Hunchinala Camp in Karnataka's Raichur district. Police have arrested six accused in the case. The assault, which was captured on CCTV, began after an argument over petrol payment. Meghnath later died in hospital despite undergoing head surgery.
A 42-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death following a dispute over INR 10 at a petrol pump near Hunchinala Camp in Karnataka's Raichur district. Police have arrested six accused in connection with the incident, which took place on the night of July 8. The victim, identified as Meghnath, succumbed to his injuries after undergoing treatment at a hospital in Raichur.
According to police, the altercation began when Meghnath's friend Mahesh purchased petrol and a dispute broke out with petrol pump staff over INR 10. Meghnath and another friend, Nagaraj, intervened in an attempt to resolve the argument before the situation allegedly turned violent. Karnataka: Man Kills Wife With Helmet 4 Months After Marriage in Hubballi Following Domestic Dispute (Watch Video).
Man Dies After Assault During INR 10 Dispute at Petrol Pump
VIDEO | Karnataka: A dispute over Rs 10 allegedly escalated in a brawl resulting in the murder of man at a petrol pump near Hanchinala Camp in Raichur on Wednesday night. CCTV visuals of the incident.
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VIDEO | Karnataka: Man dies in scuffle over Rs 10 at petrol bunk in Raichur.
A man died after sustaining a head injury while trying to intervene in a scuffle triggered by a Rs 10 payment dispute at a petrol bunk in Raichur district, police said on Friday. Raichur Superintendent… pic.twitter.com/Hrhsf6nHLp
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Man Killed Over INR 10 Dispute at Petrol Pump in Karnataka
Police said Mahesh had just bought petrol from the Hunchinala petrol pump when an argument erupted between him and petrol pump employee Ravi because Mahesh had given him 10 rupees less.
Nagaraj and Meghnath, who were accompanying Mahesh, stepped in to stop the altercation. According to police, the accused allegedly confronted them, saying, "Why are you interfering in our fight? You've done too much, we won't let you go today." Meanwhile, Narasimha and Mareppappa allegedly abused Meghnath before the assault escalated. Bengaluru: PT Teacher Booked for Murder After 12-Year-Old Student Dies at Residential School.
Police said Veeresh allegedly struck Meghnath on the head with a stick. Investigators further alleged that Ravi also picked up a stick and hit Meghnath on the head, while Narasimha struck him on the back with a stick, causing him to collapse unconscious.
In her complaint, Meghnath's wife stated that the accused also attacked Mahesh and Nagaraj, who had gone to resolve the dispute. Seriously injured, Meghnath was admitted to a hospital in Raichur and underwent head surgery on Thursday morning. However, the treatment proved ineffective, and he died around 8:25 am.
The deceased has been identified as Meghnath (42). Police have arrested Ravi, Veeresh, Narasimha, Mareppa, Ramesh and Praveen in connection with the case. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed at the petrol pump. Idappanur police responded to the scene, conducted an investigation and arrested the accused. A case has been registered against the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, and further investigation is underway.
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