Mangaluru: Two main accused in sensational Bhasker Shetty murder case were beaten up black and blue by fellow inmates of district jail in Mangaluru on Monday afternoon.
While reason for the clash is still not clear, Bhasker Shettty’s son Navaneeth and astrologer Niranjan Bhat were mercilessly beaten up allegedly by Bajilkere Dhanraj gang members. The two have been rushed to district Wenlock Hospital with injuries on the face. However the injuries are minor, sources said.
It may be recalled that rich businessman Bhasker Shetty went missing last year from Udupi and in turn of events his wife Rajeshwari Shetty, son Navaneeth and astrologer Niranjan Bhat landed in police net. The trio had confessed to have charred Shetty to death. The mortal remains of Shetty have not yet been traced. Meanwhile, bail pleas of the accused have not been entertained by the court of law, latest being the Apex Court too turning down the plea.
