Kamal Ghorui
BENGALURU: A 31-year-old loan-recovery agent was allegedly murdered after he accidentally stepped on the foot of another man while eating dosa in front of a hotel on Thimmaiah Road, Basaveshwaranagar, Monday night.The victim is Shahsikumar and the accused are Manjunath and his brother Bhagyaraj alias Papu.
Police said Shashikumar had gone to Sri Raghavendra Veg and Dosa Corner on Thimmaiah Road along with a friend. Manjunath also visited the eatery around the same time.Police said the hotel is small, forcing customers to eat while standing on the footpath and roadside. While having food, Shashikumar allegedly stepped on Manjunath’s foot, triggering an argument between the two. In a fit of rage, the duo manhandled each other. Manjunath then called his brother Bhagyaraj and asked him to come to the spot. Soon after he arrived, both brothers allegedly assaulted Shashikumar and stabbed him on the neck and shoulder. Shashikumar collapsed on the spot and died of injuries. Police said he is survived by his parents, wife and an 11-month-old baby.
