Udupi: Police have arrested two more people for allegedly aiding and abetting the murder of Prince Enterprises owner David D’Souza at the St Xavier Church Complex in Mudarangady.
The accused have been identified as Chirag Poojary, 26, and Mohammed Irshad, 43, both residents of Ermal Tenka in Kaup taluk. Police arrested the two on Wednesday as part of the continuing investigation into the murder.
David D’Souza was shot dead
David D’Souza was allegedly shot dead at the St Xavier Church Complex in Mudarangady. According to the police investigation, one of the accused arrived at the church complex on a motorcycle and allegedly shot D’Souza in the head with a pistol.
The shooting resulted in D’Souza’s death and led to the registration of a case at Shirva Police Station.
Police subsequently launched an investigation to identify everyone involved in the murder and determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The case has attracted attention in the region, with investigators examining not only the person who allegedly carried out the shooting but also those suspected of assisting the accused before and after the crime.
Three accused arrested earlier
As part of the investigation, police had already arrested three people allegedly involved in the murder.
During further questioning and investigation, police reportedly found information about the alleged involvement of Chirag Poojary and Mohammed Irshad.
According to police, the two allegedly assisted the accused involved in the murder by helping with the transfer of money.
Investigators are now examining the nature of the financial transactions and the purpose for which the money was allegedly transferred.
Two accused arrested in money trail probe
The alleged money trail became an important part of the investigation after police questioned the accused who had already been arrested.
Based on information gathered during the investigation, police traced Poojary and Irshad and arrested them on Wednesday.
Police are questioning the two accused to establish their exact role in the case and determine whether they were aware of the alleged murder plan or assisted the other accused in any other manner.
The investigation is also expected to focus on the source and destination of the money allegedly transferred by the two.
Police examine wider conspiracy
The latest arrests indicate that investigators are examining whether more people were involved in the case beyond those who allegedly carried out the shooting.
Police are looking into the circumstances leading up to the murder, the alleged movement of the accused and the financial transactions connected with the case.
The questioning of the newly arrested accused could provide investigators with further information about the alleged planning and execution of the crime.
However, the precise role of each accused will have to be established through the ongoing investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
Investigation continues
Police said they are continuing their investigation into the background of the case and the alleged financial transactions.
The arrested accused are being questioned to gather more information about their alleged involvement and their links with the other accused already arrested in connection with the murder.
Investigators are also likely to examine available evidence and financial records as they attempt to establish the complete sequence of events.
The murder case remains under investigation at Shirva Police Station, and further developments are expected as police continue to examine the alleged roles of those connected to the crime.