On Camera, Ex-Panchayat Chief Shot Dead At Point-Blank Range In Karnataka

A former Gram Panchayat president and contractor was shot dead from point-blank range by an unknown attacker in Karnataka's Udupi district on Friday. The crime was caught on CCTV cameras.

The incident took place in front of St. Francis Xavier Church in Udupi's Pilar village. According to preliminary information, two unidentified men arrived on a motorcycle, and one of them shot D'Souza before fleeing the spot.

In the CCTV footage that has emerged, the attacker can be seen walking slowly towards D'Souza. As D'Souza opens the door of his car, the man comes from behind, points the gun towards D'Souza's head and shoots him. 

D'Souza sustained serious injuries in the attack. Locals rushed him to a hospital, but he died due to his injuries on the way.

The exact motive behind the shooting is yet to be ascertained.

Police teams have visited the spot and launched an investigation. The Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) team and a dog squad have also been deployed to collect evidence.

Police are continuing their probe to identify the attackers and ascertain the motive behind the murder.