Preliminary investigations suggest that the killing could be linked to disputes related to Gowda's real estate business, though all possible angles are being examined. BENGALURU: A 39-year-old real estate businessman was hacked to death by two unidentified assailants outside his office in Yelahanka Satellite Town on Friday. The incident occurred in Yelahanka New Town when Charan Gowda arrived at his office, Dhani Properties, by car.