Another Karnataka resident killed in Pahalgam terror attack
Bengaluru, Apr 22 (PTI): Another person from Karnataka was killed in Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday, taking the toll from the state to two.
The victim identified as Bharath Bhushan was shot dead by the terrorists while his wife Sujatha and their three-year-old son were spared, sources said.
A realtor from Shivamogga, Manjunath Rao was also killed in Pahalgam.
Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said on 'X', "Just now spoke with Mrs. Sujata, a resident of Mattikere, Bengaluru."
"Her husband Sri Bharat Bhushan was shot dead earlier today in the terror attack. She and her 3 year old son have survived," he added.
The BJP MP said he has coordinated with local administration for their safe stay at Anantnag.
They and other families will be safely transported to Bengaluru as soon as possible, he said.
Two teams - one of senior officers and another of police personnel - have been dispatched to J&K.
An adventure team from the Sports Department, led by Commissioner Chethan, is also en route.
Just now spoke with Mrs. Sujata, a resident of Mattikere, Bengaluru.
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) April 22, 2025
Her husband Sri Bharat Bhushan was shot dead earlier today in the terror attack. She and her 3 year old son have survived.
Coordinated with local administration for their safe stay at Anantnag.
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Three more arrested in connection with murder of Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru
Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 14 (PTI): The Mangaluru City Crime Branch has arrested three men in connection with the murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty, officials said on Wednesday.
The accused, identified as Azaruddin alias Azar alias Ajju (29), Abdul Khader alias Noufal (24) and Vamanjoor Noushad alias Chotte Noushad (39), were arrested during the last two days, they said.
With the fresh arrests, a total of 11 people have been arrested in connection with the murder so far, police said.
According to a police statement, Azaruddin had previously been booked in three theft cases registered at Panambur, Suratkal, and Mulki police stations. He allegedly provided information about Shetty's movements to the other accused, aiding in the murder.
Khader is said to have assisted the accused during their escape in a car after the murder was committed.
Noushad is accused of having conspired with the others and directly participated in the crime. He has six previous criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, and robbery conspiracy, registered at various police stations in Dakshina Kannada, police said.
Azaruddin has been remanded in judicial custody, while Khader and Noushad have been taken into police custody for seven days for further investigation.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and efforts are underway to trace other accused involved in the case.
Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindutva activist, was murdered by a group on May 1 within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru City.
