Days after assault by wife and son, Udupi hotelier Bhaskar Shetty goes missing

satheeshmankulamk@outlook.com (CD Network)

July 31, 2016

Udupi, Jul 31: A hotelier has been missing in Udupi for past four days under mysterious circumstances. His mother suspected that he might have been kidnapped by his wife and son.

Bhaskar Shetty (52), the proprietor of the Hotel Durga International, here is the missing man. He left his home on July 28 but never returned.

In a complaint lodged at Manipal police station on Saturday, Mr Shetty's mother claimed that he was assaulted by his wife Rajeshwari and son last month in his hotel.

She also urged to police to detain her daughter-in-law and grandson and question them to find out the truth.

As part of investigation police visited Mr Shetty's house 'Eshwari' at Indrali and questioned his wife and son. According to them on July 28 morning, Mr Shetty went home, took bath and left without saying anything.

It is learnt that Mr Shetty also runs a business in Saudi Arabia and often visited the Arab Kingdom. However, recently his passport was stolen and he had to post-pone his Saudi visit.

Even though Mr Shetty is the actual owner of Hotel Durga International, his wife looked after the business. Manipal police have registered a case and investigations are on.

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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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