<p>The killing of a 44-year-old businessman in western Bengaluru last week was likely motivated by a homosexual relationship. The victim and his alleged killer were in a homosexual relationship, which ran into trouble after the latter’s family decided to marry him off, police sources said.</p>.<p>Liyakath Ali Khan, who ran an advertisement printing agency, was found hacked to death in his newly built house at Nayandahalli around 2 am on Feb 28. His alleged killer, Ilyas Khan, 26, had tried to kill himself by overdosing on thyroid pills.</p>.<p>Preliminary investigations showed a financial dispute was the most likely motive for the murder.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/4-arrested-for-duping-20000-people-of-rs-1000-cr-in-rajasthan-1197338.html" target="_blank"><strong>4 arrested for duping 20,000 people of Rs 1,000 cr in Rajasthan</strong></a><br /><br />Ilyas, a construction worker from JJ Nagar, is believed to have smashed Liyakath’s head with a hammer. He escaped to his house and attempted suicide. His parents took him to a hospital. He was eventually taken to Victoria Hospital where he is in ICU. He may be discharged on Monday.</p>.<p>Police sources said Ilyas opened up to them on Friday about his relationship with Liyakath and how he had hit him with a hammer.</p>.<p>Ilyas’ family wanted him to get married. He dilly-dallied but came around eventually. The family recently found a bride for him and was planning an early engagement.</p>.<p>He left home around 5 am on Feb 27, saying he would get the evil eye removed from his aunt.</p>.<p>He returned around 10.30 pm and told his father that he was feeling nauseous. He popped some pills, saying they were for a gastric problem and moved into his room.</p>.<p>The next morning, his father found him writhing in pain.</p>.<p>Suspecting that his son had tried to kill himself, he filed a police complaint. He told police that Ilyas had known Liyakath for three years and would spend most of his time with him.</p>.<p>Quizzed by his father about his close relationship with Liyakath, Ilyas said the latter was his gym partner, sources said.</p>.<p>Speaking to DH, the father said Ilyas told the police that his relationship turned sour and he hit Liyakath with a hammer.</p>.<p>In his complaint, Liyakath’s 17-year-old son had named three suspects, including Ilyas. Police will question Ilyas once he’s discharged from the hospital.</p>
<p>The killing of a 44-year-old businessman in western Bengaluru last week was likely motivated by a homosexual relationship. The victim and his alleged killer were in a homosexual relationship, which ran into trouble after the latter’s family decided to marry him off, police sources said.</p>.<p>Liyakath Ali Khan, who ran an advertisement printing agency, was found hacked to death in his newly built house at Nayandahalli around 2 am on Feb 28. His alleged killer, Ilyas Khan, 26, had tried to kill himself by overdosing on thyroid pills.</p>.<p>Preliminary investigations showed a financial dispute was the most likely motive for the murder.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/4-arrested-for-duping-20000-people-of-rs-1000-cr-in-rajasthan-1197338.html" target="_blank"><strong>4 arrested for duping 20,000 people of Rs 1,000 cr in Rajasthan</strong></a><br /><br />Ilyas, a construction worker from JJ Nagar, is believed to have smashed Liyakath’s head with a hammer. He escaped to his house and attempted suicide. His parents took him to a hospital. He was eventually taken to Victoria Hospital where he is in ICU. He may be discharged on Monday.</p>.<p>Police sources said Ilyas opened up to them on Friday about his relationship with Liyakath and how he had hit him with a hammer.</p>.<p>Ilyas’ family wanted him to get married. He dilly-dallied but came around eventually. The family recently found a bride for him and was planning an early engagement.</p>.<p>He left home around 5 am on Feb 27, saying he would get the evil eye removed from his aunt.</p>.<p>He returned around 10.30 pm and told his father that he was feeling nauseous. He popped some pills, saying they were for a gastric problem and moved into his room.</p>.<p>The next morning, his father found him writhing in pain.</p>.<p>Suspecting that his son had tried to kill himself, he filed a police complaint. He told police that Ilyas had known Liyakath for three years and would spend most of his time with him.</p>.<p>Quizzed by his father about his close relationship with Liyakath, Ilyas said the latter was his gym partner, sources said.</p>.<p>Speaking to DH, the father said Ilyas told the police that his relationship turned sour and he hit Liyakath with a hammer.</p>.<p>In his complaint, Liyakath’s 17-year-old son had named three suspects, including Ilyas. Police will question Ilyas once he’s discharged from the hospital.</p>