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Ricky Rai, Son of Late Underworld Figure Muthappa Rai, Injured in Pre-Dawn Shooting

Unidentified assailants opened fire on Ricky Rai's vehicle near Bidadi; police investigation is underway as he undergoes treatment in Bengaluru.

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According to preliminary police findings, unidentified assailants opened fire from behind a boundary wall, hitting the vehicle.
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Overview

  • Ricky Rai, son of late underworld don Muthappa Rai, was shot at by unidentified attackers near his residence in Bidadi, Karnataka, early Saturday morning.
  • The shooting occurred between 1 am and 1:30 am while Rai was traveling from Bidadi to Bengaluru in his car.
  • Both Ricky Rai and his driver were injured during the attack and are currently receiving medical care at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru.
  • Police have registered a case and are actively pursuing leads to identify and apprehend the assailants involved in the shooting.
  • The attack highlights ongoing security concerns tied to the criminal legacy of Muthappa Rai, a former underworld figure and founder of the pro-Kannada organization Jaya Karnataka.