India, April 21 -- Ricky Rai, son of late underworld figure Muthappa Rai, has alleged that his father's second wife, and three others may have plotted an attempt on his life over a property dispute, The New Indian Express reported.

Rai was shot at around 12.50 am on Saturday while travelling from his farmhouse in Bidadi to Bengaluru. He was accompanied by his driver, Basavaraju, and his gunman, Rajpal, when an unidentified assailant opened fire at their vehicle.

Though he escaped unhurt, the incident raised alarm given his high-profile background.

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On Sunday, Rai appeared before DySP Srinivas in Bidadi and recorded a formal statement, accusing his ste...