Mysuru, May 5 -- A rowdy-sheeter was hacked to death by a gang of assailants in front of a hotel in Varuna Police limits in the early hours of today, sparking tension in the area.

The deceased has been identified as Karthik (32), son of Daivasankalpa and a resident of Kyathamaranahalli in Mysuru. Formerly an autorickshaw driver, Karthik was recently involved in real estate dealings and had an assault case registered against him at Udayagiri Police Station.

According to preliminary reports, Karthik had taken a room at Hotel Yathin on T. Narasipur Main Road four days ago. He was known to visit the hotel in the evenings and leave by early morning.

At around 1.30 am today, Karthik arrived at the hotel in his four-wheeler and parked outside...