Pradeep – Santosh

Ullala: A New Year Celebration party ended up in the murder of one person at Kuthar near Thokkottu here on the late night of Saturday, December 31.

The deceased has been identified as Santosh (26) from Ballari. Pradeep, a resident of Shikaripura is the accused person.

It is said, the duo was working together in a saloon. It is said an argument broke between them for some reason and the accused Pradeep reportedly stabbed Santosh in an inebriated state.

The saloon owner who rushed to the spot on hearing their screams rushed Santosh to the hospital but he reportedly died on way. Sources said even Pradeep helped the saloon owner

The accused later surrendered at the Ullal Police station. It has been gathered that the deceased Santosh was planning to marry in March while his sister was scheduled to marry on February 1