Police have clear clues about killers of Suhas Shetty: ADGP R. Hitendra
Mangaluru: A significant lead has been found in the investigation into the murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty, and efforts are underway to trace the accused, said R. Hitendra, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Karnataka.
Addressing the media in Mangaluru on Friday, ADGP Hitendra assured that strong action will be taken against those responsible for the murder. “We have obtained a clear clue regarding the suspects and the investigation is progressing. We appeal to the public to maintain peace and order,” he said.
To ensure law and order in the district, especially in the wake of heightened tension following the incident, the police have strengthened security arrangements. A total of 22 battalions of the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP), 5 Superintendents of Police (SPs), and over 1,000 police personnel have been deployed.
The senior officer also urged citizens not to fall for rumours or spread misinformation that could disrupt harmony.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
