Overview

• Ricky Rai and his driver were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on their vehicle near Bidadi around 1:30 AM on April 19, 2025.
• Rai, the son of late underworld don Muthappa Rai, is undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru and is reported to be out of danger.
• Police have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the attackers, with suspicion pointing toward a rival gangster's warning.
• Rai, known for his criminal history and rivalries in Karnataka, had recently returned to Bengaluru after living abroad.
• A notable detail from the incident is that Rai, who typically drives himself, asked his driver to take the wheel on the night of the attack.