Son of Late Underworld Don Muthappa Rai Shot at in Karnataka, Hospitalised

Ricky Rai, the son of late underworld figure N. Muthappa Rai, was allegedly shot at by unidentified assailants near his residence in the Bidadi area of Karnataka’s Ramanagara district in the early hours of Saturday.

According to a PTI report, the incident occurred between 1:00 and 1:30 am when Rai was traveling from Bidadi to Bengaluru in his car. Police said unknown individuals opened fire on the vehicle, with one bullet piercing through the driver’s seat and injuring both the driver and Ricky Rai, who was seated in the rear along with his gunman.

“Rai was shot near his residence in Bidadi. The incident took place around 1:30 am. He has been referred to Bengaluru for treatment,” Ramanagara Superintendent of Police Srinivas Gowda told ANI.

Rai is currently receiving treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. Authorities are investigating the incident and are working to identify the attackers.

Who Was Muthappa Rai?

Muthappa Rai, a former underworld don, began his career as a bank employee in Bengaluru. He reportedly entered the world of crime while running a cabaret bar on Brigade Road, eventually turning to violence to protect his business interests from rival gangs.

Rai rose to notoriety in 1989 after orchestrating the ambush and murder of rival gangster MP Jayaraj, an event that established his dominance in the city’s underworld. Later in life, he distanced himself from crime and rebranded as a businessman and philanthropist. He died of brain cancer on May 15, 2020.