While Mr. Srinivas did not agree for the payment of Rs. 40,000 since measurement of the pit varied, two of the accused wanted the full amount. However, Mr. Srinivas, passed the bill after deducting Rs. Mr. Srinivas, whose hand was almost severed, was rushed to a government hospital in Magadi and later to a private hospital. Meanwhile, the victim’s wife Bhagyalakshmi said: “We are very relieved to hear that the culprits have been arrested.” She added that Mr. Srinivas was recovering.

Source: The Hindu September 18, 2016 22:52 UTC