Chikkodi: Missing Jain Muni murdered? Police searching for mortal remains
Team Udayavani, Jul 8, 2023, 10:31 AM IST
Chikkodi: Jain Muni Kamakumar Nandi Maharaj of Hirekodi, who has been missing for 2 days, is believed to have been killed. It is learnt that police are on the search for his mortal remains.
The seer had been living in Nandi Paravata of Hirekodi for about 15 years. It is learnt that he may have been killed over a money matter.
Police have reportedly taken 2 persons into custody. The seer was reportedly killed by unidentified suspects for demanding the return of money lent to them.
It is learnt that the seer was abducted from the Ashram where he lived and was murdered.
meanwhile, police have intensified the search for the mortal remains. The accused seemed to have made conflicting statements during the investigation about the location where the body was dumped. Police searched several areas including a tube well in Katakabavi village.
Police have also increased security arrangements in Chikkodi taluk and Raibag taluk to prevent any untoward incidents.
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