Karnataka: Congress leader shot dead in broad daylight; attack caught on cam
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Sat, 8 August 2026
3 reports- Times of India02:59
A local Congress leader and contractor was shot dead by assailants in Udupi. David D'Souza, a former village panchayat president, succumbed to bullet injuries after the attack. He had previously served a jail term after being convicted in a suicide case. Police are investigating the murder, examining personal and business rivalries. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in Padubidri.
- mangalorean.com05:45first to report
Mudrangadi David D’Souza Murder: Three Accused Arrested Udupi: Police have cracked the case involving the shooting and murder of businessman and Congress
- deccanchronicle.com06:42
Investigation has pointed to a financial dispute between D’Souza and an out-of-state company in connection with work undertaken by him as the suspected motive
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- siasat.com05:35
Police have arrested three alleged shooters in connection with the murder of Congress leader and contractor David D’Souza in Udupi district.