Karnataka: Son’s friend killed as rifle misfires during New Year bash; accused dies of heart attack

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January 1, 2023

Shivamogga, Jan 1: A 34-year old youth, who sustained injury, when an elderly man fired at him while loading his rifle by chance during New Year celebrations last night, died in a private hospital today. 

According to police, Manjunath Olekar, (67) was partying with his son and son's friends at his residence in Vidyanagar in the city on December 31st night as part of new year celebrations. 

Manjunath wanted to fire in the air as part of the New Year celebrations. But he fired at Vinay, friend of his son, by accident. 

Later, Manjuath too died of cardiac arrest. 

Vinay was taken to a private hospital. But he succumbed to injuries in the hospital. Kote police registered a case and the investigation is on. 

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