Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SB)
Mangalore, Mar 6: The main accused behind the murder of Kabir at Bejjebettu here on February 25, Manoj Kulal alias Manju (28) was arrested through joint efforts by Panambur and Bajpe police at Moodbidri on Saturday March 5.
Manoj is the son of Krishnappa Bangera of Shediguri house, Tokoor village, Jokatte of the taluk. Apart from five earlier cases in Panambur station, three more cases have been slapped against the arrested including one in the Suratkal police station.
Police also have seized a motorcycle, rear seat of Scorpio vehicle and one Nokia mobile set from the arrested.
The operation was undertaken under the guidance of Ramesh Kumar, deputy commissioner and M Puttamadaiah, assistant commissioner, Panambur sub-division by circle inspector Valentine D'Souza and sub-inspector of Bajpe police station Mahadeva Lakshman Yeligar.
Relating to the slaying of Kabir, an associate of Madoor Isubu, the policemen arrested six persons earlier.
The policemen say that Kabir was murdered as in retaliation for the murder of Sukhanand Shetty. It is said that high-ranking persons from Suratkal having industrial and political background had worked to eliminate Kabir. The policemen are pooling information to prove the involvement of these persons.