Udupi: A 24-year-old fisherman was allegedly murdered by a co-worker aboard a fishing boat at Malpe fishing port, in the latest violent incident reported in Udupi district.
Fisherman allegedly killed on boat
The deceased has been identified as Abhishek, 24. According to initial reports, he was allegedly killed by a fellow worker who was also employed on the same boat.
The incident reportedly took place at Malpe fishing port. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder and the identity of the accused are awaited.
Second murder reported in two days
The incident comes a day after another murder was reported in the district.
On August 24, 31-year-old Shahid Ali allegedly bludgeoned his parents to death in Brahmavar following a domestic dispute.
With the latest incident, the number of murders reported in Udupi district over the past two months has risen to four, according to the available information.
The recent cases include the sensational shooting incidents involving businessmen Ivan Mascarenhas in Kundapur and David D’Souza in Mudarangadi.
Further details awaited
The latest incident has added to concerns over a series of violent crimes reported in the district.
Further details about the circumstances of Abhishek’s death, the alleged accused and the police investigation are awaited.