Udupi: The sudden death of businessman and local Congress leader David D’Souza has left his family devastated, with his wife Priya David breaking down while recalling the final moments after the fatal shooting.
‘He never shared business matters with us’
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Priya said David had left for his office after lunch as part of his usual routine. She said he had not discussed any business-related matters with the family.
According to Priya, David always ensured that the family had everything it needed and kept his professional matters separate from home.
She said the family rushed to the spot after learning about the shooting and took him to hospital, but efforts to save him were unsuccessful.
Priya also recalled David’s contribution to the development of the locality through his roles as a businessman and politician.
Wife demands strict punishment
Seeking stringent action against those responsible, Priya said those who shot David and those who conspired behind the crime should receive the strictest punishment.
She also expressed relief over the swift action by the police and urged investigators to ensure that everyone involved in the murder is brought to justice.
Three arrested in murder case
The incident occurred at around 3.30 pm on Friday in front of St Francis Xavier Church in Pila village, under the Mudarangadi Gram Panchayat limits and Shirva police station jurisdiction.
According to police, two unidentified men arrived on a motorcycle and allegedly fired three rounds at David before fleeing. David, a former president of Mudarangadi Gram Panchayat, businessman, contractor and active local Congress leader, sustained serious injuries and died at the spot.
Police have arrested three persons in connection with the murder — Raju, 42, from Uttar Pradesh; Ajay Rastogi alias Anmol, 23, from Uttarakhand; and Ziahul Wajul Sheikh alias Deepak, 38, from Bihar.
During the arrest of Raju, he allegedly attempted to attack police personnel. Police said they fired at his leg in self-defence before taking him into custody. Investigation into the murder and the alleged conspiracy behind it is continuing.