Bengaluru real estate businessman hacked to death in front of wife

Charan had driven to his office with his wife when the assailants, who were allegedly waiting for him, launched a sudden attack.

Bengaluru: A real estate businessman was brutally murdered in broad daylight by a gang of armed assailants in Yelahanka New Town on Friday morning, November 13. The victim, identified as Charan Gowda, owner of Dhani Properties, was attacked with lethal weapons while arriving at his office with his wife.

According to police, Charan had driven to his office with his wife when the assailants, who were allegedly waiting for him, launched a sudden attack. His wife had reportedly gone towards the office on the second floor when the attackers struck Charan after he got out of the car. He suffered severe injuries to his head and other parts of his body and died on the spot.

The attackers fled immediately after the murder. The incident took place within the limits of Yelahanka New Town police station and triggered panic in the area. Charan’s wife witnessed the attack and raised an alarm, but the assailants managed to escape before help could arrive.

Charan had been involved in real estate business for nearly 10 years in Yelahanka, Yelahanka Satellite Town and surrounding areas. He owned Dhani Properties and operated an office in the locality. Police suspect that a land dispute could have been the motive behind the killing, though the exact reason is yet to be established.

On receiving information, police personnel rushed to the scene and shifted the body to Yelahanka Government Hospital for further procedures. Investigators have also gathered preliminary information from Charan’s wife about the attackers and the sequence of events.

The office building houses a Punjab National Bank branch on the ground floor. Police are collecting CCTV footage from the premises and nearby locations to identify those involved in the murder.

Senior police officials said a special team had been formed to trace the assailants. Investigators are examining the possible land dispute angle and other circumstances surrounding the killing. The police are also working to establish how many people took part in the attack and identify their escape route.