Bhaskar Shetty murder: Wife's kin also involved in conspiracy?

Udupi, Aug 14: Murdered businessman Bhaskar Shetty's mother Gulabi Shetty has urged the police to take her daughter-in-law Rajeshwari Shetty's two close relatives into custody for their alleged involvement in the case.

Gulabi Shetty, has claimed that Rajeshwari's brother-in-law also called Bhaskar Shetty and nephew Balakrishna Shetty might have involved in the conspiracy to kill her son, who owned business establishments in Saudi Arabia and Udupi.

The elderly woman also requested the police to the call records of these two persons from July 28 to August 7, so that they can get a clear picture of their alleged involvement.

In a memorandum forwarded to Shobha Karandlaje, MP of Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency, and to Oscar Fernandes, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha, she has demanded investigation by the CID or by an experienced officer citing the inefficiency of the police.

Police have so far arrested five accused in the case: Bhaskar Shetty's wife Rajeshwari Shetty, their son Navneeth Shetty, their astrologer friend Niranjan Bhat, his father Krishna Bhat, and accomplice Raghavendra.

KT Balakrishna, superintendent of police, Udupi visited the crime spot at Nandilakke on Saturday. He said, "The investigating team has taken Niranjan Bhat for mahajar in the area where the body was burnt. There are three teams working on the case and collecting circumstantial evidence."

Sources said Rajeshwari, prior to the murder, purchased pepper spray from Radha Medicals, a pharmacy near Udupi bus stand on July 27. She went to the medical shop with two persons. Police took the CCTV footage from the medical shop. Police are trying to ascertain the identity of the two persons seated in the car.

It is also said that police managed to trace the clothes which the accused wore during the crime. The blood-stained clothes, which had been given to a laundry, gave police some clues.

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Niranjan Bhat should be hanged in public. He might be encouraged this family to kill shetty.

Fake Astrologer will go any level for money.

Life is a blessing from the CREATOR of all that exists
Marriage is a blessing for human desire and needs which can prevent from falling in lust and other bad habits.
Childrens are a blessing as well.
ISLAM says there will be ups and downs in life and in times of calamity be patience and ask ALLAH in Salah.
In times of happiness Dont forget to praise the CREATOR ALLAH.

Quran explains some of the unseen world which ALLAH created... Unless people search for it .. We will be IGNORANT of the unseen world. Its a difference when we PONDER On what QURAN says. LIFE will be easy to cope with the situation U face in our daily LIFE...

Every Crime happens, there is a part of unseen involved in it.. (a clue is Magicians,Soothsayers and such people use this unseen power by rejecting god's word - Which will take them to hell(eternal) if they continue and never repent)

Those who are still not read QURAN, Please read and Ponder on what it says... It will save the husband wife hate relationship and it clearly gives US. Y evil happens in this temporary world...

ALLAH guides those who are honest. Allah knows best.

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DC urges faster land acquisition for industrial growth in Udupi

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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