A Youth Congress leader was brutally murdered in his Dharwad home, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about political violence in the region.
Key Points
- Fairoz Pathan, a Youth Congress leader, was murdered in his home in Dharwad, Karnataka.
- Four unidentified assailants reportedly barged into Pathan's residence and attacked him with weapons.
- The police are investigating the murder, using CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspects.
- The motive behind the murder of the Youth Congress leader is currently unknown and under investigation.
A Youth Congress leader was allegedly killed by unidentified assailants after barging into his residence in the city, police said on Saturday.
The deceased was identified as Fairoz Pathan.
The incident took place at his house in the Hashminagar area on late Friday, creating panic among local residents.
Police said that four unidentified assailants barged into his house and attacked him with lethal weapons.
After committing the crime, the accused fled from the spot. The entire act has been captured on nearby CCTV cameras, providing crucial leads for the investigation, a senior police officer said.
Upon receiving information, police from the Sub-Urban Police Station rushed to the spot and conducted an inspection. The exact reason behind the murder is yet to be ascertained, he said.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the accused.
