Mangaluru: The murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru has stirred significant political unrest. In a swift development, the Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal had formed five special teams to trace the suspects involved in the case.

Within 24 hours of the incident, police successfully detained eight suspects in connection with the murder. All the suspects are currently under intense interrogation.

According to sources, the suspects had been hiding in Mangaluru itself. Operations were conducted across Dakshina Kannada district to apprehend them.

Police have reportedly identified the main accused, and key details about the mastermind behind the brutal killing are being gathered. Senior police officials are expected to hold a press conference later today to share further information.

A tragic accident occurred on Monday near ITI College in Kadri Hills, Mangaluru, where a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a bike while crossing the road. The deceased has been identified as Padmanabh Nayak (55).

According to reports, Padmanabh Nayak was crossing the road on the Yeyyadi-KPT route near ITI College at around 8:30 PM when a speeding bike collided with him. He suffered severe injuries and was rushed to a private hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries despite medical efforts.

The bike rider, identified as Charan Shetty, also sustained minor injuries in the accident. Traffic police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

The Commissioner of Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), in a complaint lodged with the Urwa Police Station, has alleged that two brokers posted defamatory messages, made threats via phone calls, and intentionally insulted her. The complaint highlights that on January 7, while the commissioner was out for lunch, the brokers unlawfully entered the MUDA office and tampered with documents on the desk. The brokers have been accused of interfering in various matters related to MUDA, including educational approvals, one-stop-shop approvals, and other operations.

According to the complaint, between January 7 and March 27, the accused brokers created a WhatsApp group and gathered other intermediaries to post derogatory messages about the MUDA commissioner. They allegedly also made threats of murder over the phone. The brokers are accused of intentionally disrupting official duties in the MUDA office, conducting fraudulent activities with criminal intent, and purposefully insulting the commissioner.

The complaint further alleges that the brokers tried to disturb public peace within the office and threatened to use black magic against the commissioner. A case has been registered at the Urwa Police Station, and investigations are underway.