The 2nd Additional District and Sessions Court in Belgaum has awarded life imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹50,000 each on two men for killing their friend during a hotel brawl.
The convicts, Naveen Shetty of Shivaji Nagar and Shashikumar Udappagol of Hidkal Dam, were found guilty of murdering their companion Vinayak.
The incident occurred after the group had gathered at a lodge in the city, where they were partying in an inebriated state with loud music. A quarrel broke out when they were asked to reduce the volume, leading to Vinayak’s death.
The case was investigated by Market Police, and a chargesheet was filed. Judge K.N. Gangadhar of the 2nd Additional District and Sessions Court delivered the verdict, with government advocate Bharathi Hosamani presenting the case.
