Mysuru: A 38-year-old man was assaulted by a group of five men using lethal weapons in broad daylight, near the venue of an exhibition in the city, at around 11:30 am on Tuesday, resulting in his death within a few minutes.

The victim has been identified as Venkatesh, also called Gilki, of Kyatamaranahalli. Sources have said that he was a close associate of rowdy-sheeter Kyatamaranahalli Karthik, who was murdered earlier, and had been managing Karthik’s business since then. Police suspect old enmity to have been the reason for the murder.

Venkatesh reportedly was traveling in a car when the five men stopped him and threw chilli powder in his eyes before attacking with lethal weapons. Venkatesh is learned to have rushed out of his car and attempted to escape, but died on the spot due to i

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