26-year-old arrested for murdering grandmother in Shivamogga

Shivamogga Police in Shivamogga on July 2, 2026, at the scene where a 26-year-old man, accused of murdering his grandmother, was shot in the leg to thwart an attempt to escape. Photo credit: Special arrangement

Shivamogga police have arrested a 26-year-old man accused of murdering his grandmother under the influence of ganja (marijuana). He was shot in the leg after attacking a police officer in an attempt to avoid arrest.

Accused Kishor allegedly murdered his grandmother Susheelamma (65) at Milaghatta Anandarao Extension in Shivamogga on July 1. Kishor, who was addicted to ganja, assaulted her after she admonished him for his habit and threatened to inform the police. He allegedly killed her by hitting her on the head with a boulder.

The Doddapete police registered a case against Kishor and Superintendent of Police Shivamogga B. Nikhil formed two teams to trace him.

A 26-year-old accused of murdering his grandmother is being treated after being shot in the leg by police in Shivamogga on July 2, 2026. Photo credit: Special arrangement

When a police team went to arrest him at Vajpayee Extension on July 2, Kishor allegedly attacked police constable Ganesh with a knife and tried to flee. Police Inspector Doddapete Satyanarayana fired a warning shot in the air but when the accused did not surrender, he shot him in the left leg, Mr. Nikhil informed the media.

Police moved Kishor to McGann Hospital for treatment.

Published – 02 Jul 2026 09:57 IST