A 60-year-old was allegedly murdered by two persons at Kilara village in Kunigal taluk in the district on Thursday.
The police said that the deceased has been identified as Gangadharaiah, resident of Kilara village. Gangadharaiah was killed by Vinay and Megharaj, using a sickle by of the same village.
Gangadharaiah’s son, Prakash was allegedly killed by Vinay in 2008 and later was acquitted by the court.
On Wednesday, Vinay had heated argument with Gangadharaiah over the murder of Prakash. On Thursday, around 6.30 a.m., Vinay allegedly killed Gangadharaiah with the help of Megharaj.
Both the accused are absconding.
A case has been registered in Huliyurdurga police station.