BENGALURU: A rowdy-sheeter and his two brothers stabbed a painter to death in the wee hours of Monday when two groups clashed over village festival preparations in KHB Colony , Tilaknagar, southeast Bengaluru.

Police identified the deceased as Rajashekhar alias Roopa, 22, a resident of BTB area. His friend Karthik alias Marcony, 30, sustained stab injuries on his hands and neck.

Karthik, a former rowdy-sheeter, suspected Vinodkar, 24, was gaining prominence in the area and would lead the preparations for the upcoming village festival. So Karthik, along with associates Rajashekhar and Manivelu, under the influence of alcohol, went to Vinodkar’s house around 12.30am on Monday. They threatened Vinodkar of severe consequences if he ignored Karthik.

Soon both groups began arguing and Karthik and his associates tried to assault Vinodkar. Soon the latter’s younger siblings, Vivek and Vishal, rushed to their brother’s rescue. Karthik was stabbed in the hands and neck while Rajashekhar was stabbed in the chest. Manivelu managed to escape from the spot.

Kathik was rushed to nearby private hospital and Rajashekar was taken to Victoria Hospital, where he succumbed to stab injuries around 2.30am.

Tilaknagar police registered a case of murder and attempt to murder against Vinodkar, Vinay and Vishal. “We have formed a special team to nab the absconding brothers,” said an investigating officer.

