Belagavi: Kakati police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against four partners of a feed manufacturing firm after a 58-year-old businessman allegedly died by suicide following repeated harassment over accusations of financial misappropriation.The deceased was identified as Kadappa Ramappa Kurani, a resident of Hippargi Galli in Kochari village, Hukkeri taluk.According to a complaint filed by his wife, Anita Kurani, Kurani and the accused had been partners in Sangam Feeds and Farms in Hebbal for 12 years. He had served as its managing director for the past four years.The accused were identified as Yamanappa Bhagai Lolsur of Gokak, Mallappa Dundappa of Hukkeri, and Shivling Basavaraj Kotewale and Ramchandra Thakur, both of Hebbal.They allegedly accused Kurani of involvement in financial fraud amounting to Rs 1 crore at the company. Anita alleged that they repeatedly visited Kurani’s home and pressured and harassed him to repay the entire amount.The complaint said Kurani, unable to bear the alleged mental harassment, ended his life. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances and allegations.
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