Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Sep 24: A person was hacked to death in broad daylight by a gang in Hiriyadka on Thursday September 24.
The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Kishan Hegde of Inna village in Udupi as per sources. As per sources, a gang from Kodikere, Mangaluru is involved in the murder.
The incident took place near Hiriyadka temple on the main road on Udupi Karkala highway.
Kishan was chased in two cars. Kishan’s car was also damaged by the gang.
The assailants escaped on the road leading towards Karkala as per sources. As many as 15 people were in the gang, said reports.
It is gathered that Kishan was a rowdy-sheeter.
Checkposts have been set up on district borders to apprehend the culprits.