Bengaluru Mechanic Rasheed Pasha Killed Over Extortion Demand; Murder Case Registered

A 45-year-old mechanic, Rasheed Pasha, was brutally beaten to death in front of his young children in Bengaluru’s Wilson Garden area on Sunday night, officials said. The incident occurred near Bada Makan Road around 9 pm when three men allegedly assaulted Pasha with a bat and bamboo sticks after he refused to pay an extortion demand. The attack has shocked the local community and sparked an immediate police investigation.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Pasha worked as a jeep mechanic and had recently started constructing a shop in the vicinity. On the day of the attack, he had installed moulding work at the new shop. Authorities said the accused noticed the construction and demanded Rs 50,000 as “mamool,” or protection money, which Pasha reportedly refused, leading to a heated confrontation.

Police sources said the confrontation initially began earlier in the day when the group approached Pasha with their demand. Later that evening, the men returned and allegedly renewed their threats. When Pasha continued to refuse payment, they attacked him violently in front of his two children, leaving him severely injured before fleeing the scene.

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Locals rushed Pasha to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. His body has been shifted to Victoria Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Division), Akshay Machindra, visited the site and confirmed that a medico-legal case report has been received from the hospital, formally initiating further legal procedures.

Police have registered a murder case and launched a manhunt to apprehend the accused. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the area and speaking with witnesses to gather leads. Authorities emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and assured the public that all measures are being taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from local residents and civic bodies. Community members expressed concern over rising incidents of extortion and violence in the area, calling for stronger law enforcement measures. The police have urged anyone with information regarding the attackers to come forward to assist in the investigation.

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