Hassan, June 8 -- A rowdy sheeter was brutally hacked to death by unidentified assailants in broad daylight near the District Court premises in Hassan on Monday, June 8, sending shockwaves across the city.

The deceased has been identified as Manjesh (43), a history-sheeter with alleged links to Bengaluru's underworld. The attack took place in Channapatna locality near the Hassan District Court complex during the early hours of the morning.

According to police, a group of armed assailants attacked Manjesh with lethal weapons and inflicted multiple injuries. The attackers allegedly targeted his face and body repeatedly before fleeing the scene. The assault was so brutal that the victim's face was severely mutilated, making identification ...