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Ricky Rai Survives Shooting Near Bengaluru Residence

The son of late underworld figure Muthappa Rai was injured alongside his driver in a targeted attack; police are investigating rivalries and property disputes.

The car in which Ricky Rai, son of former underworld operative Muthappa Rai, was travelling in, damaged after an armed gang opened fire at him, at Bidadi near Bengaluru, on Saturday (PTI)
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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 and his driver were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on their SUV near Rai's Bidadi farmhouse early on April 19, 2025.
  • Police have registered an FIR naming four suspects, including Rai's stepmother Anuradha and former associate Rakesh Malli, as part of their investigation.
  • Authorities are examining CCTV footage, forensic evidence, and possible motives, including gang rivalries and ongoing family property disputes.
  • Initial reports suggest the shooter fired from behind a compound wall, with evidence pointing to a meticulously planned ambush.
  • Rai, who recently returned to Bengaluru from abroad, is recovering in a private hospital and is reported to be out of danger.