Udupi: Police Recover Body of Murdered Auto Driver
Daijiworld Media Network—Udupi (TU/CN)
Udupi, Mar 26: The body of an auto rickshaw driver who was brutally murdered by unidentified persons was found in Sagri Nole near Manipal on Thursday March 26.
The deceased has been identified as Ranjith D’Souza (29), resident of Perampalli. According to the locals he had bought a new auto rickshaw just a month ago.
He used to park the auto for hire near Perampalli Church. The body was found near his new auto.
Police suspect that Ranjith was murdered by miscreants elsewhere and his body dumped in Sagri Nole afterwards. Blood stains were found on the seats of the vehicle.
Locals report having seen Ranjith at the Perampalli Church rickshaw stand till 7.30 pm on Wednesday March 25.
Manipal circle inspector BG Achar visited the spot and collected information.