Four Arrested in Karnataka Shopkeeper’s Killing After Cigarette Payment Dispute

Overview

• Yallappa Durgappa Naik, 48, a provision-store owner in Belagavi district, died after being assaulted late Tuesday.
• Police say four men stopped at his shop, took cigarettes and water bottles, refused to pay, and then attacked him.
• Naik sustained severe injuries and died while being taken for treatment, according to a senior officer and family.
• Kakati police arrested four suspects within about 30 minutes and registered a case as the investigation proceeds.
• Authorities identified the accused as Prajjwal Patil, Nikhil Chougale, Vivek Chougale and Shridhar Patil, while relatives and locals called for strict action.