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**Summary:**
The provided text includes various sections from “The Hindu” newspaper, showcasing its diverse content ranging from global affairs seen from an Indian perspective to local news from Karnataka, film reviews, technology updates, science communication, data analysis, health advice, and book reviews. It also includes a news report about a civil contractor, Vijay Kumar, murdered in Arsikere, Karnataka by two workers (one a minor) who were apprehended in Bengaluru while attempting to flee.
**News Article:**
**Contractor Murdered in Arsikere; Suspects Apprehended in Bengaluru**
**Arsikere, Karnataka – May 31, 2025** – A civil contractor, Vijay Kumar, 46, was found murdered Friday night at a construction site in Arsikere town. Police have arrested two suspects, identified as Bikram Kumar, 25, and a minor, both originally from Bihar, in connection with the crime.
According to initial reports, Vijay Kumar was overseeing the construction of a hotel building owned by K.V. Srinivasa Reddy. He received a phone call late Friday night from the two workers, reporting a dispute. Prior to arriving at the site, Kumar informed Reddy of the situation.
Reddy, growing suspicious, checked the CCTV footage and observed the workers leaving on Kumar’s motorcycle. Upon arriving at the scene, Reddy discovered Kumar’s body and alerted the Arsikere Police.
Investigations revealed that Bikram Kumar and the minor allegedly murdered Vijay Kumar and stole his gold jewelry, even cutting off a finger to remove a ring.
The suspects were apprehended in Bengaluru, where they were attempting to board a train to return to their home state. One of the suspects has been confirmed to be a minor based on his Aadhaar card. The investigation is ongoing.
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