Subramanya, Sep 18: A 70-year-old farmer was murdered by strangulating after tying legs and hands, at Uppukala in Balugodu on Tuesday.
The deceased is Parameshwar Gowda.
It was said that after the death of his wife he was staying alone in his house.
The incident came to light when labourer Ganapayya Uppukala visited the house for work.
There were wounds on his forhead, and knees. A sickle was found in the estate.
As there was a pot of water in the courtyard, it is suspected that the miscreants would have entered into the house in the pretext of water.
Watch, mobilephones and other items were found scattered inside the house. It is suspected that the murder must have taken place for money.
The dog squad and finger print experts have rushed the spot.
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