An argument broke out between the victim and a group of locals, as the former accused them of stealing his pet pigeon. | Photo Credit: representational photo A 25-year-old private firm employee was allegedly murdered following a quarrel over a pigeon in Rajagopalanagar on Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified as Mallikarjun. According to the police, the incident occurred near a school in the locality after an argument broke out between the victim and a group of locals, as Mallikarjun accused them of stealing his pet pigeon. Published – April 23, 2026 12:36 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Common concerns: on India-South Korea ties Mahanadi tribunal gives last opportunity to Odisha, Chhattisgarh to settle river water dispute