Mandya, Dec 25: Prakash, a Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) leader and husband of Zila Panchayat former president was murdered by unidentified assailants while he was travelling in his car in Maddur.
The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has taken cognizance of the matter and has ordered an inquiry. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has expressed shock over the killing his party leader.
"Prakash, who was murdered, was a party loyalist. I have instructed the police to take all necessary measures to ensure that such incidents are not recurring," Chief Minister Kumaraswamy said in a statement issued by his office.
Followers raze down two homes belonging
Tension prevailed at Maddur taluk in the district on Tuesday after JD(S) workers virtually demolished two houses belonging to persons who allegedly stabbed to death a party leader in the district on Monday.
A group of persons, followers of the murdered JD(S) leader allegedly ransacked and demolished two model homes belonging the two accused who are allegedly involved in the murder. Police mounted security after the ransacking.
He was said to be the main witness over a twin murder in the taluk in 2016 and old enimity led to murder, sources said.
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