State vs Unknown Accused — Murder of Advocate Manjunath

A 42-year-old advocate, Manjunath, was allegedly shot dead by two tenants at his residence in the Pattandur Agrahara area of Bengaluru. The incident reportedly followed a dispute over unpaid rent. The police have launched a manhunt for the two suspects, who are identified in reports as delivery personnel.

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News20 Oct 2026

Lawyer shot dead at Bengaluru home, tenants prime suspects

Police confirmed that the two suspects accused of shooting advocate Manjunath arrived at the crime scene in the Whitefield area on an online food delivery vehicle before fleeing.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: An advocate was shot and killed at his home.
Who:: Advocate Manjunath is the victim, and two tenants are the prime suspects accused of the murder.
When:: Reported on 20 Oct 2026.
Where:: Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Whitefield Police Station.
Why:: Police are investigating the two tenants for the shooting death of the lawyer.
What it means:: The investigation focuses on the suspects who arrived at the scene on a food delivery vehicle.

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News19 Oct 2026

Bengaluru Shocker: Advocate Shot Dead By 2 Tenants After Heated Row Over Unpaid Rent, Police Launch Manhunt

A 42-year-old advocate, Manjunath, was allegedly shot dead by two tenants at his residence in Bengaluru’s Pattandur Agrahara following a dispute over unpaid rent. The accused, who work as delivery boys, fled after the shooting. Whitefield police have launched a search for the suspects.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: An advocate was shot to death following an argument.
Who:: Advocate Manjunath is the victim, and two tenants are the accused individuals.
When:: Reported on 19 Oct 2026.
Where:: Whitefield Police Station, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Why:: The killing occurred because of a heated row over unpaid rent.
What it means:: Police have launched a manhunt to find and capture the two accused suspects.

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News19 Oct 2026

Bloody game over rent dispute: Tenants shot dead landlord lawyer in Bengaluru, what did the police say

Bloody game over rent dispute: Tenants shot dead landlord lawyer in Bengaluru, what did the police say? bengaluru lawyer shot dead

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Tenants allegedly shot and killed their landlord who was a lawyer.
Who:: Manjunath the deceased lawyer and his tenants who are the accused.
When:: Reported on 19 Oct 2026.
Where:: Whitefield Police Station, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Why:: A dispute over rent allegedly caused the tenants to kill the lawyer.
What it means:: The police are investigating the murder case involving the tenants.

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Lawyer shot dead at Bengaluru home, tenants prime suspects

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