A 30-year-old man was bludgeoned to death with a stone, over a trivial row in the K.G. Halli Police Station limits on Monday.The victim has been identified as Arjun, who was attacked near the K.G. Halli railway gate.According to the police, the accused, identified as Palani, allegedly followed Arjun before attacking him and repeatedly hitting him on the head with a stone.The police suspect that the murder was linked to a long-standing dispute between Arjun and Palani. The two had reportedly been involved in several altercations over the past few months, and cases had been registered against both at the K.G. Halli Police Station.The rivalry had reportedly intensified after an altercation between the two last year. Another clash allegedly took place around six to eight months ago.The police sources said that Arjun had allegedly created a scene during Palani’s wedding, following which Palani had lodged a complaint against him.Enraged, the accused allegedly attacked Arjun with a stone on Sunday.The police have registered a murder case and taken Palani into custody. Published - September 07, 2026 08:39 pm IST