A gram panchayat member was murdered in an encounter at Sakharayapatna in Kadur taluk on December 5 night.
Ganesh (38) was allegedly attacked by a group of people including Nitin and Sanjay who also sustained injuries in the incident. The reason for the clash is said to be an old rivalry. The charges are being treated.
Ganesh, a member of the Sakharayapatna gram panchayat, has been associated with the Congress party. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Reacting to the incident, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the police would investigate the case and arrest the accused.
Published – 06 Dec 2025 20:40 IST
