45-year-old man found dead at his residence

Mangaluru: A 45-year old man was brutally murdered at Tannirbavi today.

The deceased has been identified as Shivraj from Bengre.

As per the police, the incident took place between 4:30 to 5:00 am in the morning when miscreants barged into his house and killed him.

Shivraj was rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead.

It has been gathered that, Shivaraj is the brother of Bharatesh who has criminal background. Shivaraj was murdered to settle scores with Bharatesh, it is believed. 

More details awaited.