Bhatkal: In a horrific incident, a man was killed in broad daylight over a land dispute and old rivals at benandoor in Bhatkal on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Padmayya Naik (65).

Padmayya Naik's body was shifted to hospital, he was declared ‘brought dead.’

Bhatkal Rural Police Station Inspector Om Karappa visited the spot and the body was shifted to mortuary for post-mortem. 

The Police have launched a hunt who are suspected to be involved in the murder.