Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Nov 9: A 44-year-old relative of a petrol pump owner was allegedly assaulted by a group of five persons at a petrol bunk in Gundibail here on Saturday night, November 7.

The injured person has been identified as Ashish Shetty, a resident of Nittoor.

According to the complaint, at around 10 pm, a private bus driver had parked his bus on the petrol bunk premises and was consuming alcohol. Ashish Shetty, a relative of the petrol bunk owner, questioned him and warned him against consuming alcohol on the premises. This led to a heated argument between the two, during which they allegedly pushed each other.

A short while later, a group of five persons arrived at the petrol bunk. The accused allegedly attacked Ashish Shetty. They reportedly punched and kicked him, while one of the accused allegedly struck him on the head with a metal bracelet (kada) worn on his hand.

Ashish Shetty was subsequently admitted to a private hospital, where he received treatment.

A case has been registered at Udupi Town police station in connection with the incident. Police are continuing their search for the accused, who are reportedly absconding.