19 sentenced to life imprisonment for Cong leader murder 
As many as 19 convicts have reportedly been awarded life imprisonment by a Karnataka district court in connection with the murder of Congress leader Perumal. A fine of ₹5,000 has also been imposed on each of them. In 2008, Perumal lost Vidhana Parishad elections, and the winning party decided to celebrate before Perumal's house, which finally resulted in his murder.