Vastu expert Chandrashekhar Guruji stabbed to death in hotel in Karnataka’s Hubballi, two held
Karnatak,July 5 : Chandrashekhar Guruji of ‘Saral Vastu’ fame was stabbed to death in a famous hotel in Karnataka’s Hubballi district on Tuesday morning. Police have arrested two accused identified as Maltesh and Manjunath.
Police suspect that the Guruji had come to the President Hotel in the city for business purpose to meet someone. Learning about the incident, the Hubballi police commissioner Labhu Ram rushed to the spot.
CCTV footage showed two people stabbing him at the reception of the hotel. Scared by the violent incident, the people present nearby ran away from the spot.
Hubballi police commissioner Labhu Ram said, “Chandrashekhar Guru came to the President Hotel in the afternoon. Someone had asked him to come to the lobby. When he came there, two people were sitting. While one went him to namaskar, the other one started stabbing him. Then both these people assaulted the guru together.”
The victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
“A case was filed in Vijay Nagar police station and the investigation was taken up by the ACP level officer. ACP North is investigating this case,” the police officer added.
Police commissioner further said that the remaining information about the case will be given out after the investigation is complete. The officer added that different teams are working on different aspects of the case and they are also trying to find out whether there was any security lapse on part of the hotel.
Labhu Ram had said, “We have got some information based on mobile tower. We will know the motive after the investigation. We are recording statement of family members too.”
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai condemned the murder and said that he has spoken to Hubballi police commissioner regarding the incident.
“It’s a heinous murder. Video is there too. I’ve spoken to Hubli police commissioner. An investigation is on now and the motive will be found. I condemn such acts. Govt will act strictly to nab accused.”
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WHO WAS CHANDRASHEKHAR GURUJI?
Hailing from Bagalkote, the Vastu expert had started his career as a contractor. Later, he found a job in Mumbai, where he settled. Later on, he subsequently pursued his Vastu business there.
Three days ago, a child in his family had died in Hubballi, for which he had come there to attend a function.
–The India Today
