Six hacked to death in Karnataka village over land dispute
The deceased have been identified as Chandu Nirale (55), Dundappa Nirale (65) Shivaputra Nirale (58) Rahul Nirale (25) Samarth Nirale (23) and Shabbir Nadaf (45), all residents of Govindapura village. Two people identified as Aravind Katage, 72, and Sandeep Mane, 33, were also injured in the attack.
Investigators said the attackers used koita, a sharp weapon used for cutting sugarcane. Initial reports suggested firing during the attack, but officers found no visible gunshot injuries during a preliminary examination of the bodies.
Vijayapura Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbargi confirmed the attack and said six people had been killed.
“Our officers are at the spot and attending to the situation. More details are awaited,” he said.
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