Shivamogga: Two arrested for Hosanagara murder

The Hosanagara police on Sunday (July 19) arrested two persons in connection with the alleged murder of a timber worker at Sonale village in Hosanagara taluk of Shivamogga district.

The deceased, identified as Parashuram Ramappa Lamani, a native of Dharwad, had reportedly come to Sonala for logging and was staying in a rented house.

According to police, he had an argument with two of his friends, identified as Parashuram Shettappa Tamburi (27) and Arun Punnappa Lamani (34), over a personal matter. The two allegedly ambushed and killed him after an argument on Saturday (July 18).

Based on a complaint lodged by Lakshman Govind, another friend of the deceased, the Hosanagara police registered a case under Section 103(1) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act, 2023 and started an investigation.

Superintendent of Police B. Nikhil Shivamogga told the media on Monday (July 20) that the two accused had been arrested. They were placed in judicial custody.

Published – 20 Jul 2026 18:46 IST