Saudi bizman murder: Udupi cops recover bones; 2 more arrested

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August 11, 2016

Mangaluru, Aug 10: The investigating team has recovered small bones and bricks with varying structures in the river near Palli in Karkala rural area in connection with the murder of businessman Bhaskar Shetty.

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ASP Vishnuvardhan said that the recovered bones are yet to be sent to forensic lab to ascertain that they are of human origin and Bhaskar Shetty's.

“There are more details to be collected by the police for strong evidence. The body or the remnants are yet to be recovered. At the outset, it seems that there are many people involved in the crime and it is just not three”, he said, but declined to reveal further details, citing the reason that exposing the information could result in the destruction of the evidences.

Karkala ASP Sumana, who led the investigation team, has been appointed as the investigating officer in place of the Manipal CPI Girish.

“Niranjan Bhat, the main accused in the case, has been referred to a speciality hospital like KMC, Manipal, and Wenlock in Mangaluru. The ear stud that Bhat had swallowed is still in his stomach while the other stud and the diamond studded finger ring have been discharged in his stools,” said District Surgeon Madhusudhan Nayak, adding, “Police have to seek the consent from the court before taking him for the treatment.”

ASP Vishnuvardhan said scanning has been carried out at the hospital and, based on the reports, Bhat would be shifted to either the government hospital or KMC, Manipal. Only after he is declared perfectly fine in terms of health, would he be produced before the court.

Meanwhile, Niranjan Bhat's father Srinivas Bhat, who is also an astrologer and his driver Raghavendra have been arrested on charges of destroying evidences.

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May 13,2025

Udupi, May 12: A tragic incident unfolded at a wedding in Nandikur, Udupi district, when a four-year-old boy, Vasudeva, drowned in a temple pond near the venue.

According to a police complaint filed by Satyanarayana, 38, a resident of Kurkalu village in Kaup, the child had accompanied his mother, Soumya, and siblings—Vaishnavi (10) and Vishnu Priya (1)—to attend a wedding at the Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple Hall in Nandikur.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Soumya was feeding her infant daughter inside the hall while Vasudeva remained nearby. After tending to the baby, she stepped away briefly to wash her hands, during which time she noticed that Vasudeva was missing.

A frantic search ensued involving family members and others at the venue. About 15 minutes later, at around 2:15 p.m., Vasudeva was found unresponsive in the temple pond adjacent to the hall. Bystanders pulled him from the water and attempted resuscitation.

He was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Udupi, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Despite this, the family sought further medical assistance at a hospital in Manipal, but physicians there also confirmed that he had passed away.

The Padubidri police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

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May 10,2025

Mangaluru, May 10: A new chapter in Mangaluru’s infrastructure story unfolds on May 16, as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrives to inaugurate two transformative projects: the newly built Deputy Commissioner’s Office at Padil and a world-class indoor stadium at Urwa.

These developments signal a strong push toward better governance and enhanced urban amenities in the coastal city.

₹75 Crore DC Office

The new DC Office, spread across a modern campus at Padil, comes with a price tag of ₹75 crore. Initially budgeted at ₹55 crore, the project received an additional ₹20 crore under the Smart City Mission, aimed at integrating technology and convenience in public administration.

“This facility reflects our vision of a centralized, people-friendly government. With 23 departments under one roof, citizens can now access services more efficiently,” said District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao.

The phased relocation of departments will begin on the day of inauguration and be completed over the next 2 to 3 weeks.

₹35 Crore Indoor Stadium Opens Doors

Also on the agenda is the grand opening of Mangaluru’s new indoor sports complex in Urwa, built for ₹35 crore. This ultra-modern facility is equipped to host national-level indoor events and will offer quality training infrastructure for emerging sports talent in the region.

Initiated during Siddaramaiah’s previous term, both the stadium and DC Office projects are now ready for public use and are expected to create lasting impact.

“These projects are not just buildings. They are investments in governance, youth, and the future of Mangaluru,” said Rao.

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