Love triangle rivalry: One killed, three injured in group clash

Bengaluru, May 21: A man was killed on the spot while three others were critically injured when members of two groups attacked each other with lethal weapons in a house near the Big Banyan Tree at Kolur in Ramohalli on Thursday night.

Jurisdictional Tavarekere police said the victim was identified as Dhanush, 19, a resident of Janatha Colony near the Big Banyan Tree. The injured Bharath, 21 and Sharan, 19, are battling for life while Punith, 23, is out of danger, they added.

The target of the attack was Kiran, who runs a gym. But he escaped from the spot. An old rivalry between Kiran and Mohan Kumar resulted in the attack and a murder, the police added.

Kiran and Mohan Kumar were in love with a girl while they were pursuing in PUC in a College in Kengeri. They nurtured grudge over the affair and plotted each other's murder. Mohan Kumar had discussed his plot with his uncle Huchchagala, a history-sheeter. Kiran, who runs a gym, had kept Bharath, Punith, Sharan and Darshan as his security as he was tipped about Mohan Kumar's plans, the police said.

About 20 persons came in four cars and stopped at Kiran's house around 8.30 pm.They broke open the front door and gained entry inside brandishing weapons. They destroyed the TV set and furniture. Bharath, Punith, Sharan and Darshan, who were equipped with lethal weapons, resisted the attack. Kiran's parents Gangaraju and Gangamma were shocked by the attack and entered a room for safety. They watched the fight between the two groups helplessly, added the police.

Kiran was speaking to someone on his mobile phone on the terrace of his house when the attack took place. He jumped down from the terrace when the attack began and vanished, the police said.

Dhanush was killed on the spot, while three others suffered injuries. Some locals informed the police who rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to a hospital. The post-mortem was conducted at RR Hospital.

The police have booked Huchchagala, Mohan Kumar, Umesh, Manja, Aravind and others for the murder and the brutal assault.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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