Congress Leader and Contractor David D'Souza Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Udupi, Three Accused Arrested After Encounter
Key Highlights:
- The Incident: On August 7, D'Souza was shot at close range in the head as he approached his car outside his office, later succumbing to his injuries at the hospital.
- Arrests and Encounter: Police tracked the suspects fleeing towards Bhatkal and intercepted their bus near Byndoor. During the operation, an accused named Raju opened fire on a police sub-inspector, injuring her, and was subsequently wounded in retaliatory police firing. Two other suspects, Ajay Rastogi and Ziaul Vajul Sheikh, were also apprehended.
- Motive: Preliminary investigations indicate potential financial disputes related to construction work, with police suspecting a possible contract killing.
