In a chilling case of planned revenge, a man in Karnataka's Hubballi killed a person acquitted of his brother's 2015 murder, allegedly instigated and rewarded by his own mother.
- Veerendra Talakal killed Dadapeer Udayakar in a premeditated attack.
- The suspect's mother, Shakuntala, groomed her son for years to seek revenge.
- Six individuals, including the mother and accomplices, have been arrested.
A gruesome crime has shaken the city of Hubballi in Karnataka, where a man allegedly executed a long-planned revenge killing. The victim, 35-year-old Dadapeer Udayakar, was brutally hacked to death with machetes near Siddeshwar Park on August 28. The primary accused, Veerendra (alias Mujju Talakal), acted on a grudge that had simmered for over a decade.
The genesis of this violence dates back to 2015, following the murder of Veerendra's elder brother, Maruti Talakal. While the judiciary had acquitted Dadapeer of the crime, the family refused to accept the verdict. Police investigations reveal a disturbing pattern of psychological manipulation by Veerendra's mother, Shakuntala Talakal. She reportedly spent years poisoning her son's mind, convincing him that Dadapeer was a constant threat to his life and that revenge was the only solution.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this incident is a stark example of the failure of social reconciliation after judicial acquittals. When familial figures replace legal trust with a culture of vengeance, it leads to a cycle of violence that undermines the entire criminal justice system.
The execution of the crime was methodical. After tracking Dadapeer's arrival in Hubballi, the attackers first ambushed him near a salon at Basava Colony Cross. In a desperate attempt to escape, Dadapeer was struck by a two-wheeler, leaving him vulnerable. The assailants then chased him to Siddeshwar Park, where they delivered the fatal blows with machetes.
"The reward given by the mother post-murder transforms this from a crime of passion into a calculated conspiracy, making the maternal role central to the culpability."
The police have arrested six people in total. Along with Veerendra and Shakuntala, Deepak Chalawadi—who had his own enmity with the victim—was arrested, alongside Rakshit Bandivaddar, Taufiq Horakeri, and Farooq Nargund. These accomplices provided the logistical support, including weapons, vehicles, and funds to evade detection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why was Dadapeer targeted despite being acquitted?
A: The family of the 2015 victim did not accept the court's acquittal and sought personal revenge.
Q2: What role did the mother play in the crime?
A: She instigated her son for years, created a fear of the victim, and rewarded him after the murder was committed.
