Pramesh S Jain
A gang of four armed men stabbed a youth to death and assaulted two others when they refused to pay them money in Byadarahalli on Sunday.
The deceased Prem,working at a service centre was returning home with two of his friends after work.The accused identified as Vishal and his friend Naveen, rowdy sheeters and Rajagopal Nagar police stations along with Hemanth and Puneeth,got drunk and went around the area to extort money from the people returning home .
The accused confronted Prem and two of his friends and demanded money.The accused stabbed Prem with dagger when he refused to pay and escaped .
The profusely bleeding Prem was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries due to excessive bleeding .
The Byadarahalli police have registered a case of murder and efforts are on to track them down.
The residents demanded action against the rowdy elements who are harassing private firm employees and extorting money .
