Out for morning walk, CPI neta shot dead by ‘friend’

K Chandu Naik’s wife witnessed Rajesh, the alleged accused, near their house shortly before her husband’s murder. Nari Bai recalled Rajesh’s presence and her subsequent worry, informing her husband of the potential threat. The motive appears to stem from a falling out over land disputes, where Rajesh allegedly collected money from hut dwellers, opposed by Chandu.