Kundanpur: A local businessman was shot and killed by unidentified attackers in the early hours of Friday along Church Road in Kundapur town, located in Karnataka’s Udupi district. Police officials identified the victim as Ivan Richard Mascarenhas. The incident was uncovered when passersby discovered Mascarenhas lying dead near his parked vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds, prompting an immediate response from senior law enforcement teams.
Investigators and forensic experts quickly arrived at the scene to inspect the area, gather physical evidence, and reconstruct the events leading up to the attack. A formal case has been registered at the local police station, and dedicated teams have been deployed to review surrounding security camera footage and trace potential witnesses. A senior police officer confirmed that the investigation is actively pursuing multiple angles to ascertain the motive behind the fatal shooting and identify the perpetrators involved.
