Incident Report: Robbery near Balugodu, Kodagu
A Kerala businessman was brutally assaulted and robbed near Balugodu village in Kodagu while traveling to Mysuru.
The victim, Appus, a hotel and textile entrepreneur from Vadakara district in Kerala, was on his way to Mysuru to purchase supplies for his businesses ahead of the Deepavali festival.
- Incident occurred around 11:30 am
- Appus was driving a car with Kerala registration number KL-11-BK-9703
- A group of five men in a white car with a Maharashtra registration number intercepted Appus near a petrol pump turn at Balugodu
- The assailants allegedly followed him, blocked his vehicle, and attacked him with iron rods and wooden sticks, causing severe head injuries
- The robbers stole 10,400 in cash and his purse before fleeing the scene
No statement from the authorities or the victim has been reported.
Author's summary: Kerala businessman robbed near Balugodu.
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Star of Mysore — 2025-10-16