Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Feb 1: The 2nd additional district and sessions court, Mangaluru, has sentenced a man to four years of imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,500 for attempting to murder a youth following a dispute that arose during an online mobile game.
The incident dates back to May 17, 2023, when Prathyush Saliyan, a resident of Jeppu Bappal in the city, was attacked by Sanjay Poojary after defeating him in the mobile online game Free Fire. Nurturing resentment over the loss, Sanjay Poojary allegedly waylaid Prathyush at around 3.40 pm while he was walking from his residence towards Nandigudda.
The accused is said to have illegally restrained Prathyush, abused him in filthy language, assaulted him with a knife with intent to kill and issued life threats.
Based on the complaint, Pandeshwar police registered a case (Crime No. 63/2023) under Sections 341, 324, 307, 504 and 506 of the IPC. The investigation was initially carried out by PSI Sheetal Alaguru, while PSI Manohar Prasad P completed the probe and filed the charge sheet under Sections 341, 325, 324, 326, 307, 504 and 506 of the IPC.
The case was tried as SC No. 20/2024 before the 2nd additional district and sessions court, Mangaluru. Public prosecutor Jyothi Nayak argued the case on behalf of the state.
On January 31, 2026, the court found accused Sanjay Poojary guilty and sentenced him to four years’ imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 20,500.