Bengaluru real estate businessman hacked to death in front of wife in Yelahanka

A real estate businessman was killed in a machete attack outside his office in Bengaluru’s Yelahanka on the morning of Friday, November 13. The 39-year-old, identified as Charan Gowda, was attacked in the presence of his wife at around 10.30 am.

Gowda, who was originally from Channapatana, had been in the property business for nearly a decade. He was arriving at Dhani Properties, his office near Punjab National Bank in Yelahanka New Town, when two men allegedly ambushed and attacked him with sharp weapons.

His wife witnessed the assault and screamed for help. However, the attackers fled before anyone could apprehend them.

The Yelahanka New Town police reached the location and sent the body for post-mortem examination at a government hospital. The police are examining footage from CCTV cameras installed at the bank and surrounding buildings to identify the men and determine how they escaped.

A possible business rivalry or disagreement over property dealings is among the leads being pursued. A contract killing angle is also being examined. However, the motive for the murder has not yet been established.

A murder case has been registered, and a special team has been formed to trace the accused.