Gundibail Petrol Bunk Owner’s Relative Assaulted by Group of Five; Case Registered
Udupi: A relative of the owner of a petrol bunk at Gundibail in Udupi city was allegedly assaulted by a group of five men on Saturday night, November 7.
The injured person has been identified as Ashish Shetty (44), a resident of Nittur.
According to the complaint, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. when a private bus driver, identified as Akash, allegedly parked his bus on the petrol bunk premises and began consuming alcohol. Ashish Shetty, a relative of the petrol bunk owner, questioned him and warned him against drinking on the premises. This led to a heated argument, during which the two allegedly pushed each other.
A short while later, four men arrived at the petrol bunk in a car, while another arrived in a lorry. After purchasing Rs 3,000 worth of diesel for the lorry, the group allegedly attacked Ashish Shetty. They reportedly assaulted him with their hands and kicked him. During the attack, one of the accused, identified as Puneeth, allegedly struck Ashish on the head with a bangle he was wearing.
Ashish Shetty is receiving treatment at a private hospital.
A case has been registered at Udupi Town Police Station, and the police have launched a search for the accused, who are reportedly absconding.