Jain monk missing for 2 days allegedly murdered in Karnataka: Report

A Jain monk, Acharya Sri Kamakumara Nandi Maharaj, who was missing for two days, has been allegedly murdered in Karnataka.

Published on: Jul 8, 2023, 13:48:43 IST

By Yamini C S

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Acharya Sri Kamakumara Nandi Maharaj, a Jain monk, who was missing for the last two days, has allegedly been murdered in Karnataka, media reports claimed on Saturday. Two people have been detained by the state police in connection with the case, news agency PTI reported. Their identities have not been revealed yet.

The monk was reported missing on Thursday by the manager of the ashram where he used to stay. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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The monk used to stay at an ashram - the Jain Basadi at Nandi Parvata - in Hirekudi village, Chikodi taluk of the Belagavi district, for the past 15 years. He was reported missing on Thursday by Bheemappa Ugare, the manager of the ashram, the agency added. Cops are now on the lookout for the monk's mortal remains.

"On July 6, manager of the Basadi, Bheemappa Ugare, lodged a complaint about the missing Jain Muni. We started investigation and detained two people in connection with the case. Our search is on for the body," Police sources have told the agency.

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It is further being reported that the monk was in the practice of lending money, and the suspects had allegedly borrowed some from him, according to police inquiry. "Prima facie, it appears that the monk was murdered for money-related matter," the officer said.

Further investigation is underway and more details are awaited.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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