Shivamogga, June 13 -- A history-sheeter was brutally hacked to death by a rival gang in a gruesome broad-daylight attack, highlighting the return of gang warfare in the Malnad region.

The victim has been identified as Narasimha, a rowdy-sheeter and alleged gambling operator from Govindapura Ashraya Colony. He was attacked near Karidevara Keri in the first cross of Gandhi Bazaar in Shivamogga city.

According to police sources, a group of assailants armed with deadly weapons intercepted Narasimha and launched a ferocious attack. He sustained multiple injuries to his head, hands and other parts of the body. The assault was so severe that portions of his hands were reportedly severed, while his face was mutilated beyond recognition.

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