Archive · 18 Aug 2025
72-Year-Old Shop Owner Murdered During Jewelry Store Robbery
In a small village, a jewelry store was robbed late at night.
The robbers used tools to break in.
The owner of a nearby hotel heard the noise and went to see what was happening.
Sadly, the robbers attacked and killed him.
They also took the video recording system to hide what they did.
Now, the police are trying to find the people who did this.
The people in the village are upset because they think the village's security, like the cameras, wasn't working properly, which might have made it easier for the robbers.
A 72-year-old shop owner was murdered during a robbery at a jewelry store in Kirugavalu village.
The incident occurred around 2 am when robbers broke into the Mahalakshmi Jewellers and Bankers.
The victim, Madappa, owner of Mahadeshwara Hotel, confronted the burglars after hearing noises.
The robbers strangled Madappa to death and stole the CCTV DVR system.
Residents expressed anger over alleged negligence in local security measures due to inactive CCTV cameras.
- Who
- A gang of robbers and the shop owner, Madappa.
- What
- A 72-year-old shop owner was murdered during a robbery at a jewelry store.
- When
- Around 2 am, Sunday.
- Where
- Kirugavalu village, Malavalli taluk.
- Why
- The exact motive isn't explicitly stated, but it's implied the murder happened during a robbery.
Village Residents
Police
Local Security Measures
Village Residents
CCTV cameras were not maintained or recharged.
Police
Police are investigating the incident.
- Victim
- Madappa
- Age of Victim
- 72
- Location
- Kirugavalu village, Malavalli taluk
- Crime
- Robbery and Murder
- Time of Incident
- Around 2 am
- Stolen item
- CCTV DVR system