India, Feb. 14 -- Karnataka police have arrested four men in connection with the brutal murder of notorious criminal Bhagappa Hucchappa Harijan, who was killed outside his residence in Madeena Nagar on February 11.

According to Times of India report, the accused, Prakash alias Pintu Laxman Melinakeri (26), Rahul Bheemashankar Talakeri (20), Sudeep Renuka Kamble (20), and Manikantha alias Gadigeppa Shankarappa Benakopp, were taken into custody as police launched an extensive investigation.

According to Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbargi, Bhagappa was shot and then attacked with axes and machetes, killing him instantly. His daughter, Gangubai, filed a complaint naming Prakash as the prime suspect, the report added.

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