Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Man Killed in Temple Over Mobile Dispute
A man named Fakkeerappa was killed inside a temple in Belagavi district.
His friend, Mallikarjun, was upset because Fakkeerappa had borrowed his mobile phone and didn't return it.
They argued, and Mallikarjun hit Fakkeerappa with a big stone, causing severe injuries.
Fakkeerappa died on the spot.
The police found out and arrested Mallikarjun a few hours later.
Everyone is sad about what happened, and the police are still looking into the details.
A 40-year-old man, Fakkeerappa Piddennavar, was killed inside a temple in Belagavi district.
The accused, Mallikarjun Poojeri, attacked Fakkeerappa with a large stone over a dispute about a borrowed mobile phone.
Fakkeerappa had borrowed the phone two days ago and failed to return it despite repeated requests.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening inside the Lakshmi temple premises in Chikkaboodanur village.
Police arrested the accused within hours of the crime and are conducting further investigations.
- Who
- Fakkeerappa Piddennavar (victim) and Mallikarjun Poojeri (accused)
- What
- A dispute over a borrowed mobile phone led to a fatal attack
- When
- On Saturday evening
- Where
- Inside the Lakshmi temple premises in Chikkaboodanur village, Savadatti taluk, Belagavi district
- Why
- The accused was frustrated over the delay in returning the borrowed mobile phone
Accused's Perspective
Victim's Perspective
Mobile Phone Return
Accused's Perspective
The accused, Mallikarjun, was frustrated over the delay in returning the borrowed mobile phone.
Victim's Perspective
The victim, Fakkeerappa, had assured to return the phone later in the evening.
Escalation of Argument
Accused's Perspective
Mallikarjun allegedly escalated the argument by using a large stone to attack Fakkeerappa.
Victim's Perspective
Fakkeerappa reportedly postponed returning the phone, which led to the escalation.
- Victim's Name
- Fakkeerappa Piddennavar
- Accused's Name
- Mallikarjun Poojeri
- Location of Incident
- Lakshmi temple, Chikkaboodanur village, Savadatti taluk, Belagavi district
- Cause of Death
- Severe head injuries from a stone attack
- Arrest Status
- Accused arrested within hours of the crime