A Bengaluru advocate was shot dead late Sunday night at his home following a heated dispute with two tenants who allegedly failed to pay rent. Authorities say the confrontation took place in Pattandur Agrahara, inside the Whitefield Police Station limits, and involved a country-made pistol.
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## Late Night Dispute Turns Fatal
At around **11:30 pm**, the advocate, identified as **42-year-old Manjunath**, opened his door in response to a knock. Moments later, two of his tenants allegedly opened fire, fatally striking him in the forehead.
Police believe that about an hour prior to the shooting, a verbal altercation erupted over unpaid rent between the advocate and tenants who live on his property.
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## Who Are the Tenants?
The suspects have been identified as migrants from **Bihar** working in the gig economy, specifically with food delivery platforms like **Swiggy**, **Zomato**, and ride-hailing service **Rapido**.
Authorities suspect these tenants were the ones who shot Manjunath after the rent dispute escalated.
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## Murder Weapon and Ongoing Investigation
Investigators say a **country-made pistol**, reportedly smuggled into Bengaluru, was used in the attack. The Whitefield Division’s Deputy Commissioner of Police confirmed that efforts are underway to determine the precise sequence of events and track down those responsible, including the origin of the weapon.
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## Advocate’s Background and Property Details
Manjunath, a practising advocate, owned multiple acres of land in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area. On this land, portions were rented out, including sheds. Authorities say these sheds were where the now-dead tenants resided.
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## Police Statement
According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Whitefield Division:
– Investigation is ongoing to piece together what led to the killing and the source of the firearm.
– The rent dispute appears to be a trigger, but establishing the full motive remains a priority.
– Efforts are being made to identify, locate, and apprehend the tenants involved.
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## What’s Next
Police are working to confirm:
– The exact nature of the dispute and how it escalated to gun violence.
– The identities and current whereabouts of the tenants.
– Whether others might have helped plan or supply the weapon.
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