The crime took place on June 24 in Kadashettihalli village of Tiptur taluk, where the victim, 50-year-old Shankaramurthy, was reportedly living alone in a farmhouse. 

PM Modi reminded that India was preaching non-violence at a time when the world used violence to quell violence.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action.