Mangaluru: Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed on Saturday that eight individuals involved in the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty were arrested, who was brutally attacked near Kinnipadavu Junction in Bajpe village on May 1. Murder is the result of old competition. According to police, two Hindus were arrested.
Shetty is a resident of Karinja of Bantwal Taluk, when the defendant traveled with a friend in white swiftness and Bolero pickups, crashed into his vehicle and beat him with a deadly weapon. Later, he was injured at AJ Hospital. A case was registered at the Bajpe Police Department and a special team was formed to track the culprit.
In response to questions about whether Shetty is aware of any threat, the commissioner said during regular reviews, police warned of those involved in the crime and potential threats.
The Swift car used in the attack, Bolero picked up and weapon has been seized. A search is underway to identify and arrest other people who committed the crime for the defendant.
