A legal professional, L. Putta Bairegouda, was brutally assaulted by a mob of nearly 40 people in Bengaluru's Hulimavu area. The attack stemmed from a civil land dispute and property damage.
- Lawyer L. Putta Bairegouda was attacked by a mob of 30-40 people in Hulimavu, Bengaluru.
- The conflict arose from a civil land dispute and the illegal disconnection of electricity.
- Police have arrested 3 individuals and registered a case under BNS for attempted murder.
In a shocking breach of law and order, a lawyer identified as L. Putta Bairegouda, a resident of Myco Layout, was subjected to a murderous attack by a mob of 30 to 40 people in the jurisdiction of the Hulimavu Police Station in Bengaluru. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local legal community.
The roots of the conflict trace back to a plot of land purchased by the victim in Nyanappanahalli on October 22, 2025. Bairegouda had invested in the property by constructing a shed, building a compound wall, and installing CCTV surveillance and electricity connections. Approximately a week before the attack, he discovered that his electricity connection had been severed, allegedly by a man named Anil Kumar.
On Thursday morning, while traveling near Jayanagar, the lawyer checked his CCTV footage via mobile and noticed the connection was dead. Upon reaching the site around 10:30 AM, he discovered that his electricity meter, entrance gates, and cameras had been vandalized. As he questioned nearby residents, he was suddenly surrounded by a violent mob.
BozokMedia analysis shows that the escalation of civil land disputes into organized mob violence in Bengaluru indicates a failure of local mediation and a growing disregard for the rule of law. When members of the legal fraternity are targeted, it suggests a systemic breakdown where physical intimidation is being used to override legal ownership.
In a desperate attempt to save himself, Bairegouda locked himself inside his shed. However, the attackers broke the door and dragged him out. According to the victim, the primary assailant, Anil, struck him in the left eye, nose, and neck with an iron rod. The victim further alleged that several women in the mob participated in the assault, ignoring his pleas for mercy.
"The transition from civil litigation to street violence represents a critical failure in urban governance and a threat to the safety of legal practitioners."
The victim was rescued by friends and rushed to a private hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Police have recorded his statement under a medico-legal case. The Hulimavu police have since arrested three suspects and are conducting raids to apprehend the remaining members of the mob.
1. What triggered the attack on the lawyer?
The attack was triggered by a civil dispute over land and the illegal disconnection of the victim's electricity supply by the accused.
2. What legal charges have been filed?
The police have filed a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges of attempted murder.
