Police arrested a man accused of killing his 62-year-old friend after allegedly selling chickpeas worth ₹2.80 lakh without his knowledge in Naragund taluk
Police investigating the murder of 62-year-old Dyamappa Gojanur in Gadag district have identified an alleged financial dispute involving 45 quintals of chickpeas. His friend, Sharanappa Naragunda, allegedly sold the stored produce for Rs. 2.80 lakh without informing him. The accused has been remanded to judicial custody.
Gadag: A dispute over the alleged unauthorised sale of 45 quintals of chickpeas has emerged as the suspected motive behind the murder of a 62-year-old man in Surakoda village of Naragund taluk in Gadag district.
The deceased was identified as Dyamappa Gojanur, while his friend, Sharanappa Naragunda, has been accused of killing him. Police reportedly uncovered details of the alleged murder during an investigation that continued for nearly 12 days.
According to preliminary investigation findings, Dyamappa had stored his chickpea produce in a warehouse under his friend's name, intending to sell it when market prices improved.
Gadag Farmer Murder Linked to ₹2.80 Lakh Chickpea Sale
Investigators reportedly found that Sharanappa had sold the stored chickpeas without informing Dyamappa.
The consignment consisted of approximately 45 quintals of chickpeas, which Sharanappa allegedly sold for ₹2.80 lakh. Police suspect that the accused used the money for personal expenses.
Dyamappa had reportedly planned to sell the produce within the following week. Investigators believe Sharanappa feared that his friend would discover the unauthorised transaction.
Friend Allegedly Attacked Victim Near Bhairanahatti Village
According to the police investigation, Sharanappa allegedly took Dyamappa to an agricultural field near Bhairanahatti village on a motorcycle.
Investigators allege that he attacked Dyamappa with an axe, causing fatal injuries.
The accused then allegedly moved the body to an area near a sub-canal pipe at Somapur and concealed it during the night. These details are based on the reported police investigation and remain allegations against the accused.
Naragund Police Investigate Missing Person Complaint
Dyamappa reportedly left his home on October 8 to travel to Naragund but did not return. After he went missing for two days, his family approached Naragund Police Station and filed a missing-person complaint on October 10.
During the investigation, police examined his movements and reportedly established that he had last travelled with Sharanappa on a motorcycle. The investigation subsequently focused on the alleged chickpea sale and the financial dispute between the two friends.
Gadag Murder Accused Remanded in Judicial Custody
Police reportedly questioned Sharanappa, who is said to have disclosed information about the circumstances surrounding Dyamappa's death. The accused was taken into custody and subsequently remanded to judicial custody.
The case remains subject to investigation and judicial proceedings. The information provided did not include further details on the evidence collected or the charges filed against the accused.
