Man Found Murdered In Vijayapura, Two Arrested

Vijayapura: A 23-year-old man was murdered in Shahu Nagar near Shivaji Circle in Vijayapura in the early hours of Wednesday. Police have arrested two persons in connection with the murder.

The deceased, Altaf Managuli, a resident of Mujawargalli in Vijayapura, was found dead in front of a house belonging to Vinayak Chavan. According to the complaint, the murder took place between 3.30 am and 4 am.

Altaf had injuries to his throat, chest, face and back, apparently caused by a sharp weapon. He had also been assaulted with a stone, the complaint stated.

Altaf was reportedly involved in several criminal cases.

Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbaragi, Additional SP Srikanth Kattimani, DySP Nagaraj and Police Inspector Waheed H Kotwal visited the spot.

Officials who took up the case have arrested Murtuza Qadri (28), a resident of Bismillah Colony, and Moin Sank (26), a resident of Khaja Nagar near Taj Bawadi.

A petty issue is said to have led to the murder. The motive is being investigated.