Wed Jun 11 19:13:03 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A 25-year-old rowdy sheeter named Puneeth was murdered in Kadugodi, Bengaluru, on Tuesday night. Puneeth and a friend were attacked by a group of men, one identified as Srikanth. Puneeth died at the scene, and his friend was severely injured. Police suspect an old rivalry among friends as the motive and have launched a manhunt for the suspects.
**News Article:**
**Bengaluru Rowdy Sheeter Hacked to Death in Kadugodi Attack**
**Bengaluru, June 12, 2025** – A 25-year-old man with a known criminal record was murdered in a brutal attack in Bengaluru’s Kadugodi area on Tuesday night. Puneeth, identified as a rowdy sheeter from the Kadugodi police station limits, was hacked to death, and his friend was severely injured in the incident.
According to police reports, the attack occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Government College Road in Vijayalakshmi Colony, Kadugodi. Puneeth was reportedly chatting with friends when a group of men, including one identified as Srikanth, ambushed them.
“The accused, including Srikanth, allegedly attacked Puneeth and his companion before fleeing the scene,” a police officer stated. “We suspect that the accused were known to the victim, and an old rivalry may have been the trigger.”
The injured friend is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.
Kadugodi police have registered a murder case and formed a special team to apprehend the fleeing suspects. “The exact motive behind the murder will be determined after the arrest of the accused,” the police officer added.
The investigation is ongoing.
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