Mangaluru: A 40-year-old man was hacked to death by a group of men at B G Complex near Bejai on Sunday evening.

The deceased has been identified as Rohith Shetty from Kadri Kambala, an auto driver.

According to sources, at around 3pm, four persons came near B G Complex in an auto rikshaw(KA 19 AB 3624) and attacked Roshan, a scrap dealer who has an office in the complex. However, Roshan managed to escape from the spot. Later at around 5pm, he returned to the complex along with his friend Rohith. The four persons who were waiting near the complex, again attacked the duo. While Roshan managed to escape with injuries on his head, Rohit, an autorickshaw driver, collapsed on the ground floor of the complex after being hit on his head and chest. He died on the spot. Roshan has been shifted to near by hospital.

The Barke police said they suspect the attack to be a result of the dealings of Roshan. Police have launched a manhunt for the attackers and the investigation is on.